Senior AI SoC Design Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description:

Join Intel's AI Revolution. Intel's new AI SoC organization develops cutting-edge products powering a wide range of AI applications, from edge devices to data center accelerators. We are seeking highly experienced technical leaders with deep expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive complex, cross-functional execution in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about shaping the future of AI hardware and influencing next-generation architectures, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

This role is at the heart of Intel's product development process, combining deep technical leadership, architectural thinking, and disciplined execution. You will own critical SoC subsystems end-to-end, drive key architecture and design decisions, and collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines to deliver high-performance, power-efficient silicon. By joining our team, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry to define and build next-generation computing platforms that enable transformative experiences for billions of users worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Own architecture and end-to-end design of complex SoC subsystems from concept through silicon bring-up
• Define microarchitecture and drive RTL design and integration for high-performance and power-efficient designs
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across architecture, design, verification, physical design, firmware, and validation teams
• Drive system-level power, performance, and area (PPA) tradeoffs across multiple IPs and subsystems
• Ensure design quality at scale including clock, reset, power domain crossings, timing closure strategy, and silicon robustness
• Influence and drive technical direction, design methodologies, and execution across teams
• Mentor senior engineers and provide technical leadership across organizations
• Contribute to and shape next-generation SoC and AI architecture roadmap

Qualifications:

You must possess the minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Experience listed below would typically be obtained through a combination of advanced academic research and/or significant industry experience delivering complex silicon products.

Minimum Qualifications

12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years with a Master's degree, or 8+ years with a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with experience in the following:

• Proven ownership and delivery of complex SoC subsystems or full-chip designs from architecture through silicon bring-up
• Deep expertise in RTL design, coding, and simulation using SystemVerilog
• Strong experience in microarchitecture and SoC architecture with demonstrated impact on product outcomes
• Strong system-level design expertise including power, performance, and area trade-offs and optimizations across subsystems
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving execution across multiple engineering domains

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience defining or influencing SoC or platform architecture roadmap across multiple product generations
• Strong understanding of AI/ML workloads and their impact on hardware architecture
• Proven track record of innovation, including complex microarchitecture or SoC design contributions
• Experience in post-silicon debug and driving resolution of complex system-level issues
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across globally distributed teams
• Track record of mentoring and developing senior technical talent

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

US, California, Folsom

Business group:

At the Data Center Group (DCG), we're committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers. We offer both broad-market Xeon-based solutions and custom x86-based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general-purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI-accelerated systems. Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership. Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners.

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

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $190,610.00-361,480.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.

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