Senior Power and Performance Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description: 

The Long-Term Roadmap Projections team shapes Intel's future by driving performance, power, and competitive analysis across the company's long-term product roadmap. We are seeking a Senior Power and Performance Engineer to provide technical leadership in silicon performance and power analysis, competitive benchmarking, and roadmap definition across CPU, GPU, memory IPs, and SoC architectures.

This role operates at the intersection of architecture, technology, and business strategy. You will influence high-impact roadmap decisions, partner closely with architects and planners across Intel, and regularly engage with senior and executive leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead cross-organizational efforts.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct in-depth competitive research, including analysis of products, pricing, positioning, and roadmaps.
• Lead end-to-end IP- and SoC-level performance and power (PnP) analysis, including benchmarking, microarchitectural tradeoff studies, and power efficiency evaluations.
• Develop and own long-term performance and power projection models for CPU, GPU, memory IPs, and full SoC platforms.
• Provide actionable feedback to architecture, planning, and marketing teams on future product performance and competitiveness.
• Identify emerging technology and market trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Deliver data-driven, prescriptive recommendations to executive leadership to guide future Intel product decisions.
• You will gain hands-on experience in competitive roadmap analysis, hardware characterization, and performance and power analysis across diverse hardware and software platforms.

Successful candidates are strong collaborators who thrive in ambiguous problem spaces and are eager to learn and take on new challenges.

Qualifications:

You must possess the 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor of Science in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience in:
  • Power and performance analysis in computer architecture and system-level design tradeoffs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor physics, process technology, and their impact on performance and power.
• Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional technical initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Hands-on experience with post-silicon performance and power measurement, validation, and analysis.
• Background in high-performance computing, graphics, or AI accelerator architecture.
• Demonstrated success in competitive analysis and long-term roadmap planning.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders through data-driven insights.
• Experience collaborating effectively with globally distributed engineering, architecture, and planning teams.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro, US, Texas, Austin

Business group:

The Corporate Planning Group (CPG) is the strategic heartbeat of Intel, acting as catalyst for innovation and transformation, guiding the company towards achieving its vision and maintaining a competitive edge in the marketplace. CPG exists to build a comprehensive operating plan that leverages internal and external manufacturing for Intel's growth. We emphasize data-driven innovation and results, ensuring we meet customer demands and financial targets. Join CPG to be part of a forward-looking group that is not just planning for tomorrow, but redefining it.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

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: $149,600.00-284,580.00 USDThe 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 require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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