Server Architect

Intel•Hillsboro, OR

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a CPU Architect in Intel's Data Center Group, you will define, model, and drive the development of CPU architectures for applications ranging from high-performance computing to low-power devices. You will evaluate tradeoffs, develop architectural solutions, and optimize designs to meet performance, power, frequency, and area targets while addressing future workload demands. The role contributes to Intel's CPU technology advancements and helps shape technology roadmaps and strategic CPU goals. The Data Center Group delivers solutions for data-driven computing at scale, advancing performance, scalability, and efficiency across computing segments. This role collaborates with architecture, design, verification, and validation teams to execute projects and support Intel's broader technology mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with at least 6 years of hands-on CPU architecture experience; or a master's degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience; or a PhD with at least 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 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 achieve 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, and use 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.