SoC Micro Architect

Job Details:

Job Description: 

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Intel put the Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is this obsessed with engineering a brighter future. Every day, we create world changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth. So, if you have a big idea, let's do something wonderful together. Join us, because at Intel, we are building a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

As a SoC Micro-Architect, you will be responsible to work on feasibility of feature requests, partitioning them effectively and proposing an effective implementation which meets the desired Power, Performance and Area targets. You will need to work with cross functional teams and will be responsible for defining Micro-architecture specifications.
Work with SoC Architecture, Platform, Firmware, Logic, Validation, Physical and DFT teams in defining and guiding SoC design implementation.
Who You Are

Your responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Work with SoC Architecture to interpret high level architecture specs.

• Drive feature analysis and scoping. Define micro-architecture specifications.

• Perform feasibility study on different third-party IP and drive integration.

• Drive RTL Implementation team, work closely with Backend team on floorplan, Constraints definition and timing analysis.

• Closely work with Verification team and help define test plan and debug design.

• Participate in design reviews.

• Participate and drive timing convergence for high-speed designs including micro-architecture optimizations.

• Collaborate with internal and external team members on architectural decisions, development flows and methodologies.

• Lead end to end feature implementation and enablement.

• Responsible for meeting SoC design quality, performance and power goals.

• Excellent communication and documentation skill.

• Must be skilled to influence in heavily matrixed environment.

• Capable to operate in ambiguity where roles may not be clearly defined or teams across multiple/functions and IP/SOC must be pulled together.

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Relevant experience can be obtained through schoolwork, classes, project work, internships, and/or military experience. Additional preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering minimum

• 6 plus years' experience in IC/SoC Design and Micro Architecture

• Experience in all phases of logic development lifecycle from high-level specification to tape-out and production

Expertise in one or more of the following domains

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering

• X86 Server Micro Architecture

• Reset and Clocking

• Power Management

• DFX - Scan, JTAG, VISA, Integration etc

Job Type:Experienced Hire

Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:US, California, Folsom, US, Colorado, Fort Collins, US, Massachusetts, Hudson, US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Business group:The Data Center & Artificial Intelligence Group (DCAI) is at the heart of Intel’s transformation from a PC company to a company that runs the cloud and billions of smart, connected computing devices. The data center is the underpinning for every data-driven service, from artificial intelligence to 5G to high-performance computing, and DCG delivers the products and technologies—spanning software, processors, storage, I/O, and networking solutions—that fuel cloud, communications, enterprise, and government data centers around the world.

Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of TrustN/A

Benefits:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.  Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

https://jobs.intel.com/en/benefits

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

$186,070.00-$262,680.00

Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

The application window for this job posting is expected to end by 03/19/2026