Full-Time

SOC Architect

Posted on 3/20/2025

Intel

Intel

10,001+ employees

Designs and manufactures advanced semiconductor chips

Compensation Overview

$186.1k - $262.7k/yr

+ Stock + Bonus

Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Worcester, MA, USA

This role will be eligible for a hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Requirements
  • Verification of United States citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions
  • Ability to obtain an active United States Government Security Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 12+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in computer architecture and experience in architectural specifications
  • Experience integrating components or IP blocks from internal and external providers
  • Experience in RTL/logic design on ASICs, IP blocks or SOCs using System Verilog RTL coding
Responsibilities
  • Meet with current and prospective customers to understand their mission goals and develop solutions
  • Develop architectural definition of upcoming products to include IP, Fabric and SOC architectures
  • Oversee definition, design, verification, and documentation for SoC development
  • Contribute to the micro-architectural features and specifications
  • Define module interfaces and formats for simulation
  • Perform RTL logic design and simulation for functional units, subsystems, and SoC full chip designs
  • Balance design trade-offs with modularity, scalability, DFX requirements, chassis compliance, power, area, and performance
  • Drive inter-organization collaboration, provide technical guidance, and mentor engineers
  • Utilize excellent written and verbal communications skills to collaborate internally across Intel and with external customers
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience interfacing with and supporting external customers
  • Experience working with US government customers on programs with federal information handling and security requirements
  • Experience in Platform Architecture
  • Programming in C++, Perl and Assembly Algorithms
  • Proprietary and 3rd-party logic design tools familiarity

Intel designs and manufactures semiconductor chips that are crucial for various electronic devices, including personal computers, servers, and mobile devices. Their products include a range of processors, such as the Intel Core series, which are used in consumer electronics, as well as specialized processors for data centers and artificial intelligence applications. Intel's chips work by processing data and executing instructions, enabling devices to perform tasks efficiently. Unlike many competitors, Intel has a strong focus on research and development, allowing them to continuously improve their technology and maintain a leading position in the market. The company's goal is to drive innovation in the semiconductor industry and provide high-performance solutions that meet the needs of diverse industries.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Intel's AI Edge Systems initiatives strengthen its edge computing market presence.
  • XeSS 2 SDK enhances gaming graphics, attracting developers and gamers.
  • CHIPS Act funding expands Intel's manufacturing, increasing semiconductor market share.

What critics are saying

  • Closed-source XeSS 2 SDK may limit developer adoption and integration.
  • CHIPS Act dependency risks future policy changes affecting funding.
  • AI Edge Systems face competition from NVIDIA and AMD in edge computing.

What makes Intel unique

  • Intel's AI Edge Systems enhance its position in the edge computing market.
  • XeSS 2 SDK integration with Unity and Unreal Engine targets the gaming industry.
  • Intel's $7.9 billion CHIPS Act award boosts its manufacturing capabilities.

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Benefits

We Invest in Your Life and Career: Intel offers a complete and competitive package of benefits1 that demonstrates how much we care for employees and their families through every stage of life.

Great Minds Deserve Great Rewards: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, and benefit programs.

Intel Fuels Career Acceleration: Curiosity drives us to change the world. We provide employees opportunities to expand their knowledge, leadership abilities, and skill set.

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