Drive the development of CPU architecture specifications, including hardware feature requirements and hardware-software interoperability throughout the product lifecycle
Define and evaluate feasibility tradeoffs for performance, power, frequency, area, and features to meet CPU requirements across multiple segments
Conceptualize, invent, and specify architectural and microarchitecture features that deliver optimized CPU requirements for varying use cases
Develop and document new instructions to support emerging use cases, improve existing ones, and extend the instruction set architecture (ISA)
Model CPU performance and power, analyze current CPU bottlenecks, and explore novel approaches for future workloads
Create tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new architectures and features, conduct simulations, and analyze test results using advanced statistical models and data predictions
Provide experimental proof-of-concept solutions to propose design alternatives that meet constraints related to performance, power, area, and timing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, design, verification, and validation engineers to execute project requirements seamlessly
Deliver new microarchitecture definitions and resolve issues during feature implementation to improve CPU design and overcome challenges
Influence and challenge cross-functional roadmaps while defining technology targets for future CPUs
Mentor and develop technical leaders, foster community growth, and act as a change agent while exemplifying Intel values in every aspect of your work
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
12+ years of relevant experience; or Master's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; or PhD and 6+ years of relevant experience
Proven expertise in CPU architecture definition and feature specification
Advanced knowledge of performance and power modeling, bottleneck analysis, and optimization for CPU workloads
Experience with instruction set architecture (ISA) development and implementation
Strong proficiency in testing and simulation tools, advanced statistical modeling, and data-driven predictions
Demonstrated success in delivering experimental proof-of-concept solutions and driving end-to-end execution of architectural designs