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Server Architect

Intel Corporation
November 5, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Hillsboro, Oregon, United States)
Worldwide
$141,910 - $269,100 USD yearly
SoC Architecture Jobs, Level - Mid-Career

Job Title

Server Architect

Role Summary

Define, model, and drive CPU and server architecture development to meet performance, power, frequency, and area targets for data center and server applications. Work within Intel's Data Center Group to evaluate tradeoffs, propose architectural solutions, and influence technology roadmaps.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Several years of professional CPU or server architecture experience are expected; see Education Requirements for the degree/experience combinations.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include architecture definition, modeling, validation planning, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver CPU and server features.

  • Define and document CPU architecture specifications to ensure modularity and scalability.
  • Develop architectural solutions and features to meet performance, power, and area goals.
  • Perform feasibility studies and tradeoff analyses for requirements and new instruction-set support.
  • Model CPU performance and power, identify bottlenecks, and propose architectural refinements.
  • Develop testing plans and benchmarking infrastructure; apply statistical methods for performance analysis.
  • Collaborate with architecture, design, verification, and validation teams to ensure execution.
  • Influence product and technology roadmaps and set architecture targets aligned with strategy.

Requirements

Technical skills and hands-on experience required; formal degree and experience combinations are listed under Education Requirements.

Must-have

  • Proficiency in architecture definition, modeling, and CPU architecture fundamentals.
  • Experience with SoC architecture and development methodologies.
  • Experience in performance and power modeling, bottleneck analysis, and optimization techniques.
  • Ability to develop testing plans and performance-benchmarking infrastructure.
  • Strong collaboration skills across hardware and software teams and experience influencing technical direction.

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of instruction set architecture (ISA) development and implementation.
  • Familiarity with industry trends and aligning technical vision with market needs.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant CPU-architecture experience; OR Master's degree with 4+ years; OR PhD with 2+ years. Experience may be obtained through a combination of degree work, research, prior jobs, or internships; equivalent practical experience in related technical fields is acceptable.


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.

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Date Posted: 2026-11-02