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# Silicon SoC Architect

- **Company:** Intel Corporation
- **Location:** Boxborough, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $220,920.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computer Engineering, Microarchitecture, Firmware, Computational Statistics, Systems Architecture, System on a Chip
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3385154073&tx=KL2727FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Proven experience in defining architecture features, registers specifications, and SoC development.
 * Proficiency in computer architecture fundamentals, CPU architecture, and systems thinking.
 * Demonstrated ability in problem solving and evaluating feasibility tradeoffs to drive SoC optimization., * Bachelor's or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 12+ years of experience. OR
 * Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 8+ years of experience. OR
 * PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 6+ years of experience., * Demonstrated track record of innovation, including conceptualizing and specifying advanced microarchitectures for future products.
 * Experience leading cross-functional teams and contributing to technical strategies.
 * Strong coaching and mentoring skills to develop leadership within the organization.
 * Expertise in benchmarking, performance analysis, and advanced statistical modeling.
 * Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in computing, with a strategic vision for the evolution of SoC architectures.

## Description

As a Principal Engineer specializing in Silicon SoC Architecture at Intel, you will be at the forefront of designing and driving next-generation System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures that define the future of datacenter and agentic computing. This is a role of strategic importance, where your expertise will shape the technological direction of Intel and influence the industry at large. You will lead the end-to-end architecture and development of modular, scalable, and highly optimized SoCs that serve the needs of diverse segments, from high-performance computing to ultra-low power solutions. By innovating new architectural approaches and mentoring other technical leaders, you will play a pivotal role in delivering leadership solutions that power the world's most impactful technologies., * Define and develop end-to-end SoC architectures, including hardware, firmware, and functional specifications, to meet connectivity, configuration, performance, timing, power, and area goals.

 * Drive the evaluation, integration, and optimization of existing IP blocks into new SoCs, defining gaskets or glue logic as necessary.
 * Explore and implement novel architectural features for next-generation products, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable designs.
 * Develop, execute, and analyze tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure to validate new architectures and features, using advanced statistics and data analysis to benchmark performance and identify improvements.
 * Collaborate with architects, design engineers, system engineers, and verification engineers to ensure seamless SoC design and address development constraints.
 * Review and influence cross-functional roadmaps, define technology targets, and contribute to the long-term innovation strategy for future SoCs.
 * Act as a domain expert, providing technical leadership across the organization and the industry.
 * Mentor and develop other technical leaders while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in alignment with Intel's core values.
 * Deep expertise in SoC architecture development methodologies, system architecture, and microarchitecture.


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