Data Center SoC Power Architect
Intel CorporationJob Title
Data Center SoC Power Architect
Role Summary
Lead power architecture for server System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms in the Data Center Group, driving power, performance, efficiency, and scalability across silicon, firmware, software, and system domains.
Work with cross-functional engineering teams from architecture through silicon validation to influence product roadmaps and deliver energy-efficient compute solutions for cloud, AI, and HPC workloads.
Experience Level
Senior-level technical architect. Typical candidates have 7+ years of relevant industry experience and demonstrated technical leadership across cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include defining and validating power- and performance-oriented architecture for data center SoCs and enabling production-ready solutions.
- Shape architecture of next-generation server and data center platforms with focus on performance-per-watt, scalability, and reliability.
- Lead power and performance modeling, architectural tradeoff studies, and silicon validation activities.
- Partner with silicon design, validation, firmware, software, and systems teams to move concepts to production.
- Analyze cloud, AI, enterprise, and HPC workloads to identify power/performance optimization opportunities.
- Drive development of power management and system optimization technologies across hardware and software stacks.
- Provide technical leadership via architecture reviews, technical specifications, mentorship, and stakeholder alignment.
- Monitor industry trends and competitive advancements to inform future server architecture roadmaps.
Requirements
Must-have technical experience and core skills; preferred items are noted.
- Significant experience in silicon architecture with emphasis on power analysis and power/performance/area optimization (posting cites multi-year experience for these tasks).
- Experience using industry-standard simulation and validation tools for silicon modeling and analysis.
- Experience in power and performance modeling and conducting architectural tradeoff studies.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze real-world workloads (cloud, AI, enterprise, HPC) to guide architecture decisions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills; experience leading cross-functional technical workstreams.
- Nice-to-have: proficiency with hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL) and hands-on experience with silicon simulation/validation toolchains.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with 9+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s in a related technical field with 6+ years; or PhD in a related technical field with 4+ years. Advanced degrees or specialized certifications in semiconductor design, compute architecture, or related disciplines are preferred. Equivalent practical experience may be considered.
About the Company
Company: Intel Corporation
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.
