Senior SoC Network Subsystem Architect

Job Title

Senior SoC Network Subsystem Architect

Role Summary

Design and lead the end-to-end architecture of high-performance network subsystems for next-generation IPU/DPU platforms within Intel's Networking Architecture Group (NAG). The role covers packet processing pipelines, protocol engines, QoS frameworks, telemetry, and cross-functional coordination across hardware, software, and systems teams.

Responsible for defining scalable, programmable networking pipelines and a multi-generation NSS roadmap for hyperscale data centers and cloud workloads.

Experience Level

Senior — requires 7+ years of relevant experience in networking ASIC/SoC/IPU/DPU architecture and system-level architecture.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Own and define end-to-end Network Subsystem (NSS) architecture, including packet processing pipelines, protocol engines, and interface datapaths.
• Architect high-performance packet pipelines supporting hundreds of millions of packets/sec and large numbers of flows.
• Drive architectural direction for programmable vs. fixed-function pipeline balance and future extensibility.
• Specify pipeline scaling strategies, partitioning, feature scalability, and backward compatibility across generations.
• Architect QoS, scheduling frameworks, traffic class isolation, and flow management for multi-tenant and virtualized environments.
• Define telemetry, performance counters, debug and observability mechanisms to support field triage and large-scale monitoring.
• Collaborate with SoC, compute, memory, SW/FW, validation, and customer teams; lead architectural reviews and influence cross-team technical direction.

Expected behavioral traits: strategic thinking, technical leadership, structured problem solving, collaboration, customer focus, adaptability, and ownership.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Deep experience with networking ASIC/SoC/IPU/DPU architecture.
• Expertise in high-speed packet processing pipelines and system-level architecture tradeoffs.
• Experience defining architecture for large-scale data center networking systems.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional architecture decisions and engage with external customers.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with programmable datapath architectures (P4, pipeline microcode, or hybrid models).
• Experience with AI/HPC scale-out networking, congestion control, or transport protocol offloads.
• Familiarity with coherent or shared-memory offload models and hyperscaler deployment or customer co-design engagements.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, plus 7+ years of relevant experience (as stated in the source posting).

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.