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# Server Architect

- **Company:** Intel Corporation
- **Location:** Folsom, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $141,910.0 - $269,100.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Microarchitecture, Software Architecture, Software Requirements Analysis, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, Instruction Set Architecture, Optimization Algorithms
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/server-architect-folsom-ca--529ea65b-98c1-4901-ae59-63a9ed87833e

## About the Role

Server Architecture, Problem Solving Skills, Intel Product Family, Architectural Services, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Low Power, Trade-Off Analysis, Network Operations Center, Discounted Cumulative Gain (DCG), Technical Leadership, 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 Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 6+ years of hands-on experience in CPU architecture, or Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience.

 * Proficiency in architecture definition, modeling, and CPU architecture fundamentals.
 * Experience in SoC architecture and development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with performance and power modeling, bottleneck analysis, and optimization techniques for CPU workloads.
 * Knowledge of instruction set architecture (ISA) development and implementation.
 * Familiarity with industry trends and the ability to align technical vision with market needs to maintain leadership in CPU innovation.

Bring your expertise, creativity, and passion for innovation to Intel, where you'll collaborate with industry-leading talent and drive advancements that redefine the future of computing.

## Description

* Define and document CPU architecture specifications to ensure modularity, scalability, and alignment with hardware and software requirements.
 * Develop novel architectural solutions and features to achieve performance, power, and area optimization targets.
 * Conduct feasibility studies and tradeoff analyses for CPU requirements and new instruction sets supporting emerging workloads.
 * Model CPU performance and power, analyze bottlenecks, and propose architectural refinements based on workload predictions.
 * Develop testing plans and infrastructure for new features while leveraging statistical methods to benchmark performance.
 * Collaborate across architecture, design, verification, and validation teams to ensure seamless project execution.
 * Influence technology roadmaps and define targets aligned with Intel's strategic CPU goals.