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# Data Center SoC Power Architect

- **Company:** Intel Corporation
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $164,470.0 - $269,100.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Software Code Optimization, Computer Engineering, Microarchitecture, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Firmware, Power Analysis (Cryptography)
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d852262fab19796c

## About the Role

You must possess the below 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. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with 9+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in a related technical field with 6+ years of relevant experience OR PhD in a related technical field with 4+ years of relevant experience in the following:

 - Proven ability to analyze and optimize complex systems for power, performance, and area constraints.

 - Expertise in microarchitecture, performance modeling, power analysis, and hardware/software interaction.

 - Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools for simulation and validation of SoCs.
 - Strong proficiency debugging and root-cause analysis., * Advanced degree or specialized certification in semiconductor design, compute architecture, or related disciplines.
 * Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating across diverse technical domains.
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive technical innovation.
 * Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey ideas and drive alignment across teams.

We're looking for passionate individuals who are ready to push the boundaries of silicon design and contribute to Intel's mission of advancing computing solutions for a connected world. If you're excited about driving innovation and shaping the future of technology, we encourage you to apply today.

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## Description

* Shape the architecture of next-generation server and data center platforms, driving innovations that deliver industry-leading performance, power efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
 * Partner with cross-functional teams spanning silicon design, validation, firmware, software, and systems engineering to transform architectural vision into production-ready solutions.
 * Analyze real-world cloud, AI, enterprise, and high-performance computing workloads to identify opportunities that maximize performance per watt and optimize customer value.
 * Lead power and performance modeling, architectural tradeoff studies, and validation efforts to ensure products meet ambitious technical and business goals.
 * Drive the development of innovative power management and system optimization technologies that advance efficiency across the hardware and software stack.
 * Solve complex technical challenges, influence key architectural decisions, and align stakeholders across organizations to deliver breakthrough products.
 * Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, mentorship, and the creation of high-quality technical specifications and best practices.
 * Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive advancements to help define future server architecture roadmaps.