Lead Simulation Architect
Intel · Posted Oct 13
Semiconductor manufacturing, microprocessors, data center solutions, and artificial intelligence infrastructure
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About the role
Intel's AI SOC group is seeking a highly technical Lead Simulation Architect/Engineer to architect and deliver next-generation simulation and virtual-platform solutions for System-on-chip across multiple generations of Artificial Intelligence products. The role involves establishing strategy and methodology, driving technical development, and enabling first-pass silicon success through best-in-class virtual platforms for early software development. It requires deep expertise in computer architecture, C++ and Python programming, and use of advanced AI coding tools for development and verification on IP models.
What you will do
- Intel is seeking a highly technical Lead Simulation Architect/Engineer for the AI SOC group.
- In this technical leadership role, you will architect and deliver next-generation simulation / virtual-platform solution for System-on-chip for multiple generations of Artificial Intelligence products.
- You will establish strategy and methodology, drive technical development with deep expertise, and deliver first-pass silicon success through best-in-class virtual-platform to enable early software development.
- This role requires exceptional technical depth across computer-architecture, programming in C++ and python, including usage of advanced AI coding tools like github co-pilot for development and verification on IP models.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, with 10+ years of relevant experience Or Ph.D with 7+ years in developing simulation models, virtual-platforms, and performance models for architecture, micro-architecture and early software enabling. Demonstrated experience in subsystem and SoC-level development, analysis and understanding of AI software stack.
- Advanced hands-on coding proficiency across software programming languages (C/C++), scripting (Python), and build systems; established track record of developing and delivering highly configurable and reusable software collateral
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with software and verification teams
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with a proven track record of delivering on-time, high-quality pre-silicon development environments and establishing technical standards.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Intel
Intel Corporation is a global technology leader focused on the design and manufacturing of microprocessors, integrated circuits, and advanced data center infrastructure. The company drives innovation across personal computing, artificial intelligence, and cloud ecosystems while operating a major semiconductor foundry business. Intel delivers foundational silicon and packaging solutions that power modern digital infrastructure worldwide.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1968
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Lip-Bu Tan
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Pushkar Ranade
Chief Technology Officer and Chief of Staff to the CEO
Executive Vice President – Chief Technology and Operations Officer, General Manager Intel Foundry
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