Intel
Silicon SoC Architect
$221K–$361K
US, California, Santa Clara +5 · Full-time · Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Location
- US, California, Santa Clara
US, Colorado, Fort Collins
US, Massachusetts, Beaver Brook
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
US, California, Folsom
US, Texas, Austin - Experience
- 12+ years with a bachelor's or BS degree; 8+ years with a master's degree; or 6+ years with a PhD.
- Education
- Bachelor's or BS, master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Leads end-to-end SoC architecture and development for next-generation products, optimizing designs and guiding technical strategy across teams.
What you'll do
- Define SoC hardware, firmware, and functional specifications to meet design goals.
- Evaluate and integrate IP blocks, develop architectural features, and validate designs through testing and performance analysis.
- Influence roadmaps and technology targets, provide technical leadership, and mentor technical leaders.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 12+ years of experience; OR Master's degree in a related field, with 8+ years; OR PhD in a related field, with 6+ years.
- Expertise in SoC architecture development methodologies, system architecture, and microarchitecture.
- Experience defining architecture features, register specifications, and SoC development.
- Proficiency in computer architecture fundamentals, CPU architecture, and systems thinking.
Nice to have
- Track record of innovation specifying advanced microarchitectures; experience leading cross-functional teams and contributing to technical strategies.
- Expertise in benchmarking, performance analysis, and advanced statistical modeling; strong mentoring skills and knowledge of emerging computing trends.
Pay
$220,920.00-361,480.00 USD (target compensation; salary type not specified)
Tools
SoC, IP blocks, CPU
AI focus
Architectures for datacenter and agentic computing.
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