CPU Performance Architect
Quick Summary
Develops and drives end-to-end CPU architecture specifications for highly optimized, modular, and scalable CPU based on hardware features,
The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Develops and drives end-to-end CPU architecture specifications for highly optimized, modular, and scalable CPU based on hardware features, requirements, and interoperability of hardware and software throughout the product life cycle.
- →Understands the CPU requirements and defines targets (performance, power, frequency, and area) and content (features) that meet the requirements.
- →Evaluates feasibility trade-offs, explores, and defines new approaches and novel architectures for CPU.
- →Invents, conceptualizes, and specifies architectural and microarchitecture features to deliver optimized CPU requirements for multiple segments from high performance computing to extreme low-power products.
- →Models CPU performance and power, analyzes the bottlenecks of current CPUs on workloads that reflect CPU future usage.
- →Develops tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new architectures/features for CPU, performs functional modeling simulations, and conducts analysis of test results using advanced statistics and data predictions for benchmarking performance and determining areas for improvement.
- →Provides experimental/proof-of-concept changes for proposing design alternatives meeting performance, power, area, and timing constraints.
- →Collaborates with architects, design, verification, and validation engineers during the execution of the project.
- →Delivers definition of new microarchitecture and finds mitigations for issues that arise during feature implementation to improve the overall design of CPU and overcome bottlenecks and constraints.
Requirements
~1 min readYou must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your schoolwork/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.
Minimum Qualifications:
The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Electronics and Communications Engineering or related computing discipline and 4+ years' related experience OR a Master's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Electronics and Communications Engineering, or related computing discipline, and 3+ years related experience, OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Electronics and Communications Engineering, or related computing discipline and experience listed below.
- High performance micro-architecture techniques and research
- CPU architecture and micro-architecture simulators, tracing technologies, and performance analysis.
- 6+ months experience or coursework with C++
- PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Electronics and Communications Engineering, or related discipline.
- Internship or experience in a CPU design or verification role.
- Advanced skills with Object Oriented Programming (C++/STL)
What We Offer
~1 min readWe 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: $141,910.00-232,190.00 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.
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Listing Details
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- September 30, 2026
- Last seen
- September 30, 2026
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