Job Details:

Job Description: 

In Q4 2023, Intel® announced Altera will be reported as a separate business unit beginning on January 1, 2024, with ongoing support from Intel®. This position is associated to that standalone business strategy and is expected to fully transition to a standalone company at some time in the future. Intel® Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) is looking for a SoC/Solution Micro-Architect for FPGA products. This forward-looking dynamic role provides unique opportunities to influence future product roadmap, requiring a self-starter with strong personal communication and collaboration skills.

As a SoC/Solution Micro-Architect, you will be responsible to work on feasibility of customer feature requests, partitioning them effectively between hardware/software and propose an effective implementation which meets the desired Power, Performance and Area targets. You will need to work with cross functional teams and will be responsible for defining Micro-architecture specifications for the FPGA solutions. You will also work closely with IP and platform implementation teams on the creation of Soft IP blocks, solutions and customer designs to enable those capabilities.

As a SoC Micro-Architect you will be responsible, but not limited to:

• Define micro-architecture specifications.

• Perform feasibility study on different third-party IP and integrate IP at the SOC level.

• RTL Implementation, run Lint, CDC, Synthesis, STA and formal verification tools, work closely with Backend team on floorplan, Constraints definition and timing analysis.

• Closely work with Verification team and help define test plan and debug design.

• Participate in design reviews of hardware and related software systems.

• Participate and drive timing convergence for high-speed designs including micro-architecture optimizations

• Collaborate with internal and external team members on architectural decisions, development flows and methodologies.

Behavioral Traits

• Excellent communication and documentation skill.

• Must be skilled to influence in heavily matrixed environment.

• Capable to operate in ambiguity where roles may not be clearly defined or teams across multiple/functions and IP/SOC must be pulled together.

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.

Minimum Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical Engineering or related field.

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of relevant experience in the following areas:

• Experience with IA or CPU based SoC designs processor based SoC architectures.

• Experience with NoC design and integration with interconnect protocols, such as AXI, ACE, APB, etc.

• RTL developer using ASIC development techniques and designs flows at modern technology nodes including synthesis and timing closure.

•  Digital Design experience

  Preferred Requirements:

• Master's degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.

• 6+ years of experience in the following areas:

• Digital design involving multiple clock domains and clock power management.

• Low power design, tools and methodologies. Power intent UPF specifications.

• Experience with Ethernet, PCIe or TSN.

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, California, San Jose

Additional Locations:

US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro, US, Texas, Austin

Business group:

The Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) was formed from the acquisition of Altera. As part of Intel, PSG will create market-leading programmable logic devices that deliver a wider range of capabilities than customers experience today. Combining Altera's industry-leading FPGA technology and customer support with Intel's world-class semiconductor manufacturing capabilities will enable customers to create the next generation of electronic systems with unmatched performance and power efficiency. PSG takes pride in creating an energetic and dynamic work environment that is driven by ingenuity and innovation. We believe the growth and success of our group is directly linked to the growth and satisfaction of our employees. That is why PSG is committed to a work environment that is flexible and collaborative, and allows our employees to reach their full potential.

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, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.  Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:  https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/jobs/benefits.html

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in

US, California:$162,041.00-$259,425.00

Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.

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. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.