Job Details:

Job Description: 

The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful.

The Role and Impact
As a CPU Architect, you will define, model, and drive the development of cutting-edge CPU architectures tailored to meet performance, power, frequency, and area targets across diverse applications, from high-performance computing to low-power devices. You will evaluate tradeoffs, innovate architectural solutions, and optimize designs to address future workload demands. Your contributions will shape Intel's advancements in CPU technology, influencing transformative innovation for the industry.

Business group
Intel's Data Center Group (DCG) focuses on delivering world-class solutions that power data-driven computing at scale. This group plays a crucial role in advancing Intel's capabilities, enabling breakthrough innovations in performance, scalability, and efficiency across diverse computing segments. By joining, you'll be part of a dynamic organization driving technology leadership and supporting Intel's broader mission to create world-changing advancements.

Key Responsibilities
- 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.

Qualifications:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Massachusetts, Beaver Brook, US, Texas, Austin

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 Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

 

 

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $141,910.00-269,100.00 USD

 

 

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

 

 

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.

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