Server CPU SoC Architect

Intel Corporation
Santa Clara, CA, United States
13 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Computer Engineering Microarchitecture PCI Express Software Architecture Software Requirements Analysis Network Switches Information Technology Instruction Set Architecture

Job description

  • Define and document end-to-end architecture specifications, ensuring modularity, scalability, and compatibility with hardware and software requirements.
  • Explore and develop new architectural approaches, novel features, and inventive solutions to meet performance, power, and area optimization targets.
  • Conduct detailed feasibility studies and tradeoff analyses to define CPU requirements and content, including new instructions to support emerging use cases.
  • Model CPU performance and power, analyze bottlenecks, and propose architectural improvements based on future workload predictions.
  • Develop test plans, testing infrastructure, and simulations for new features, using advanced statistical methods to analyze results and benchmark CPU performance.
  • Collaborate across architecture, design, verification, and validation teams to ensure seamless execution of CPU projects and deliver optimized solutions.
  • Influence cross-functional roadmaps and define technology targets that align with Intel’s future CPU strategies.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

You must possess the minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 4+ years of hands-on experience in CPU architecture, or Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 1+ years of relevant experience.

  • 4+ years’ experience in architecture definition, modeling, and / or CPU architecture fundamentals.
  • 4+ years’ experience in SoC architecture and development methodologies., * 8+ years of experience with advanced CPU technology.
  • Strong understanding/experience working on Fabric/Interconnect, PCIe/CXL, Coherency protocols, Core/ISA or accelerators
  • Knowledge of performance and power modeling, bottleneck analysis, and optimization for CPU workloads.
  • Experience with instruction set architecture (ISA) development and implementation.
  • Familiarity with industry trends and the ability to align technical vision with market demands to maintain leadership in CPU performance, power optimization, and scalability.

We invite you to bring your expertise, creativity, and enthusiasm to Intel as we continue to redefine the future of computing. Propel your career in an environment that values collaboration, growth, and the pursuit of technological excellence.

Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

About the company

Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you’ll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone.

Life at Intel (https://jobs.intel.com/en/life-at-intel)

The Role and Impact

As a Server CPU SoC Architect CPU Architect, you will play a pivotal role in defining, modeling, and driving the development of innovative CPU architectures that meet performance, power, frequency, and area targets across a wide spectrum of applications, ranging from high-performance computing to low-power Edge products. You will evaluate feasibility tradeoffs, define novel architectural approaches, and develop optimized leadership solutions to address future workload demands. Your contributions will directly shape Intel’s cutting-edge CPU designs, enabling transformative advancements in technology and industry innovation.

Business group

Intel’s Architecture team is dedicated to designing and delivering world-class leadership hardware solutions that power the next generation of computing. This group plays a critical role in advancing Intel’s capabilities and pushing the boundaries of performance, scalability, and efficiency across diverse product segments. By joining this team, you’ll be part of an organization that drives technology leadership and supports Intel’s broader mission to create world-changing innovation., Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits Intel Careers (https://jobs.intel.com/en/benefits) for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.

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