SoC Integration Engineer

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Job Description:

About the Role

The Unified Intel Chassis (UIC) team develops scalable chassis architectures and Network-on-Chip technologies that power multiple SoCs inside Intel. We create high-performance, reusable IP components that enable product teams to deliver industry-leading performance while optimizing power and area efficiency.

We are seeking an experienced SoC Integration Engineer to join our world-class team to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts millions of devices globally.

In this role, you will work on integration and development of high-performance Network-on-Chip (NoC) platform solutions, working closely with SoC architecture, IP, and physical design teams to deliver optimized silicon platforms.

What You’ll Do

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Partner with SoC architecture teams to define and refine system-level chassis and interconnect requirements

Design and integrate high-performance NoC / interconnect fabrics meeting power, performance, and area (PPA) targets

Drive integration of IP blocks into SoC platforms, ensuring scalability and performance across products

Collaborate with fabric IP development teams to enhance or customize reusable components

Analyze trade-offs across performance, power, and area to influence architectural decisions

Work closely with physical design teams to address floor planning and implementation constraints

Support debug, validation, and bring-up activities for integrated SoC platforms

Collaborate across global, cross-functional teams to deliver complex silicon solutions

Behavioral traits that we are looking for:

Systems Thinking: Ability to understand and optimize complex SoC ecosystems end-to-end

Ownership & Accountability: Drives deliverables independently while owning outcomes

Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong partnerships across architecture, design, and global teams across multiple time zones

Technical Leadership: Mentors junior engineers and contributes to technical direction

Problem Solving: Proactively identifies risks and develops scalable solutions

Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment

Clear Communication: Effectively communicates complex technical concepts across audiences

Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life.

See Intel Benefits for more details.

Qualifications:

You 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.

Note:

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Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 6+ years of experience. Or a Master's degree in the same field with 4+ years of experience.

You experience listed above must be in the following;

SOC and/or IP design

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Experience in microarchitecture and design of IP systems, including 2+ years' experience in fabric design/integration

Expertise in Verilog/System Verilog Design, Lint/CDC/RDC and timing constraints

AMBA protocols (CHI, AXI, AHB, APB) and PCIe/CXL

Experience in analyzing power, performance and area trade-offs in designs

Physical design to understand floorplan limitations

Join us in building a brighter future through technology innovation!

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations: US, California, Folsom, US, Oregon, Hillsboro, US, Texas, Austin

Business group: The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars: Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom silicon), and Foundry Enablement (supporting top customers and validating technologies). The team focuses on customer-driven, end-to-end solutions with short development cycles to deliver measurable business impact across Intel's product and foundry businesses.

Posting Statement:

Position of Trust N/A

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.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $141,910.00-269,100.00 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.

Work Model for this Role This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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