Server Architect

Intel Corporation•Austin, TX

7d•$141,910 - $269,100•Hybrid

About The Position

As a CPU Architect in Intel's Data Center Group, you will define, model, and drive development of CPU architectures designed to meet performance, power, frequency, and area targets across applications ranging from high-performance computing to low-power devices. You will assess tradeoffs, develop architectural solutions, and optimize designs for future workload demands. The role contributes to Intel's CPU technology advances and the group's work on performance, scalability, and efficiency in data-driven computing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 6+ years of hands-on CPU architecture experience; or a master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; or a PhD and 2+ years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in architecture definition, modeling, and CPU architecture fundamentals.
Experience in SoC architecture and development methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with performance and power modeling, bottleneck analysis, and optimization techniques for CPU workloads.
Knowledge of instruction set architecture (ISA) development and implementation.
Familiarity with industry trends and the ability to align technical vision with market needs to maintain leadership in CPU innovation.

Responsibilities

Define and document CPU architecture specifications to ensure modularity, scalability, and alignment with hardware and software requirements.
Develop architectural solutions and features to meet performance, power, and area optimization targets.
Conduct feasibility studies and tradeoff analyses for CPU requirements and instruction sets supporting emerging workloads.
Model CPU performance and power, analyze bottlenecks, and propose architectural refinements based on workload predictions.
Develop testing plans and infrastructure for new features, using statistical methods to benchmark performance.
Collaborate with architecture, design, verification, and validation teams to support project execution.
Influence technology roadmaps and define targets aligned with Intel's strategic CPU goals.