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Senior CPU Performance Architect

Intel

Location

Austin, TX, Hillsboro, OR, Folsom, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Phoenix, AZ

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

$190,610 - $361,480 per year

PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202694.2% approval-88% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

As a CPU Performance Architect at Intel, you will be instrumental in advancing CPU designs that cater to high-performance computing and low-power products. This role involves defining architecture specifications that influence the performance and efficiency of CPUs across various market segments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate microarchitectural approaches and refine designs to meet evolving demands. Your expertise will help Intel maintain its leadership in the industry by delivering cutting-edge CPU solutions.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree with at least 10 years of experience or a PhD with 6+ years of experience in CPU performance.
  • 8+ years of continuous work with cycle accurate C++ CPU performance simulators.
  • Expertise in designing high performance CPUs in areas such as Branch Prediction, Fetch/Decode, and Memory Subsystem.
  • Strong background in microarchitecture, RTL, and logic development.
  • Proven ability to resolve complex problems using analytical and technical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and drive end-to-end CPU microarchitecture specifications for optimized and scalable CPUs.
  • Evaluate feasibility tradeoffs and define new approaches for CPU microarchitectures.
  • Model CPU performance and analyze bottlenecks of current performance features.
  • Collaborate with architects and engineers throughout the project execution.
  • Deliver definitions of new microarchitecture and address issues during feature implementation.

Benefits

  • Intel offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Intel Corp

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

74

FY2026

Approval rate

94.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

2,201

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-88%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-54%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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