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SoC DFD Micro Architect and Design

Intel Corporation
Folsom, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/3/2025

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Job Details

Job Description:

Do Something Wonderful!

Intel put the Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is this obsessed with engineering a brighter future. Every day, we create world changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth. So, if you have a big idea, let's do something wonderful together. Join us, because at Intel, we are building a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

As a SoC Micro-Architect, you will be responsible to work on feasibility of feature requests, partitioning them effectively and proposing an effective implementation which meets the desired Power, Performance and Area targets. You will need to work with cross functional teams and will be responsible for defining Micro-architecture specifications.Work with SoC Architecture, Platform, Firmware, Logic, Validation, Physical and DFT teams in defining and guiding SoC design implementation.

Who You Are

Primary roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Work with SoC Architecture to interpret high level architecture specs.
  • Drive feature analysis and scoping.
  • Define micro-architecture specifications.
  • Perform feasibility study on different third-party IP and drive integration.
  • Drive RTL Implementation team, work closely with Backend team on floorplan, Constraints definition and timing analysis.
  • Closely work with the Verification team and help define test plan and debug design.
  • Participate in design reviews.
  • Participate and drive timing convergence for high-speed designs including micro-architecture optimizations.
  • Collaborate with internal and external team members on architectural decisions, development flows and methodologies.
  • Lead end to end feature implementation and enablement.
  • Responsible for meeting SoC design quality, performance and power goals.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Must be skilled to influence in heavily matrixed environment.
  • Capable of operating in ambiguity where roles may not be clearly defined or teams across multiple/functions and IP/SOC must be pulled together.

Qualifications

You must possess the minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Relevant experience can be obtained through schoolwork, classes, project work, internships, and/or military experience. Additional preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be a graduate of Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering with 6 years of experience -OR- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering with 3 years of experience
  • 6 plus years of experience in IC/SoC Design and Micro Architecture
  • 6 plus years of experience in all phases of logic development lifecycle from high-level specification to tape-out and production
  • Expertise in one or more of the following domains:
    • X86 Server Micro Architecture
    • and Clocking
    • Power Management
    • DFX - Scan, JTAG, VISA, Integration etc
Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

US, California, Folsom, US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Business Group

The Data Center & Artificial Intelligence Group (DCAI) is at the heart of Intel’s transformation from a PC company to a company that runs the cloud and billions of smart, connected computing devices. The data center is the underpinning for every data-driven service, from artificial intelligence to 5G to high-performance computing, and DCG delivers the products and technologies—spanning software, processors, storage, I/O, and networking solutions—that fuel cloud, communications, enterprise, and government data centers around the world.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

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Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

$177,200.00-$250,160.00

Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

Salary : $100,150 - $750,003

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