Principal Engineer, SOC Performance Architecture

Intel Corporation

. Drive development of SoC Architecture Power and Performance specifications, including feature viability through SoC and IP modeling and hardware-software interoperability throughout the product lifecycle .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $220,920 - $311,890 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in SoC Architecture Power and Performance specifications, with a strong focus on performance architecture, microarchitecture, and optimization for server workloads. Proven ability to mentor technical leaders and influence cross-functional teams while delivering innovative solutions aligned with market demands.

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SoC Architecture Power And PerformancePerformance Architecture And MicroarchitectureTesting And Simulation ToolsStatistical Modeling And Data PredictionsMentoring Technical Leaders

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Hard Skills

Bottleneck AnalysisOptimization For Server WorkloadsArchitectural Design ExecutionMicroarchitecture ModelingPerformance And Power Modeling

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsLeadership And Team DevelopmentInfluencing Technical Strategy

Tools & Technologies

Testing InfrastructureSimulation ToolsStatistical Models

Industry Keywords

Datacenter ProductsCross-Functional CollaborationEmerging Use CasesTechnical Vision Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive development of SoC Architecture Power and Performance specifications, including feature viability through SoC and IP modeling and hardware-software interoperability throughout the product lifecycle
Define and evaluate tradeoffs for performance, power, frequency, area, and features across Datacenter Product segments
Conceptualize, invent, and specify architectural and microarchitecture feature modeling for varying use cases
Develop and document methodologies for emerging use cases and predictive performance and power modeling
Model SoC performance and power, analyze bottlenecks, and explore approaches for future workloads
Create tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure; conduct simulations and analyze results using statistical models and data predictions
Provide proof-of-concept solutions and propose design alternatives within performance, power, area, and timing constraints
Collaborate with architects, design, verification, and validation engineers
Deliver microarchitecture modeling and resolve feature implementation issues
Influence cross-functional roadmaps and define technology targets for future Datacenter products
Mentor and develop technical leaders, foster community growth, and act as a change agent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and 12+ years of relevant experience; or Master's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; or PhD and 8+ years of relevant experience
10+ years of experience in Performance architecture and microarchitecture, bottleneck analysis, and optimization for Server workloads
10+ years of experience in testing and simulation tools, advanced statistical modeling, and data-driven predictions
10+ years of experience delivering experimental proof-of-concept solutions and driving end-to-end execution of architectural designs
Track record of influencing technical strategy and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals
10+ years of experience mentoring and developing technical leaders and fostering innovation within a team or organization
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to challenge, inspire, and lead diverse groups
Familiarity with industry trends and the ability to align technical vision with market demands
Must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, including extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks, subject to country law

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Stock bonuses
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Vacation benefits
Hybrid work model allowing employees to split time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site