GPU Power Architect

Intel Corporation • Folsom, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Role and Impact As a GPU Power Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of graphics and computing technology. At Intel, our GPUs power everything from ultralow power devices to high-performance systems for supercomputing and customized solutions. Your work will directly influence Intel's ability to deliver cutting-edge, scalable, and modular GPU designs optimized for performance, power efficiency, and versatility across a wide range of applications. This is your opportunity to collaborate with top-tier engineers, spearhead innovation, and drive advancements in GPU architecture that will impact millions of users worldwide.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent degree in a relevant STEM field.
• 2+ years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 1+ year of experience with a Ph.D., gained through a combination of industry roles, internships, and/or academic coursework or research, demonstrated across the following areas:
• Computer architecture
• Digital logic design using SystemVerilog
• Development and validation of GPU power models
• Electrical and thermal constraints in datacenter‑class GPUs
• Python proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. degree
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and drive strategic advancements in GPU architecture.
• Experience collaborating across diverse engineering teams to achieve complex design goals.
• Analytical mindset with a proven track record of evaluating tradeoffs between performance, power, and area constraints.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively present technical concepts and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop energy-efficient hardware architectures for AI/ML workloads.
• Build and validate GPU power models across representative use cases and workloads.
• Architect hardware mechanisms to control ICCmax and mitigate di/dt transients.
• Conduct detailed workload power analysis and drive optimizations to achieve performance-per-watt (perf/W) targets.
• Develop scalable flows and methodologies for accurate and efficient power analysis.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree