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Silicon SoC Architect

Intel

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Fort Collins, CO, Beaver Brook, MA, Hillsboro, OR, Folsom, CA, Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/9/2026

Compensation

$220,920 - $361,480 per year

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

Job description

As a Principal Engineer specializing in Silicon SoC Architecture at Intel, you will lead the design and development of next-generation System-on-Chip architectures. This role is crucial for shaping Intel's technological direction and influencing the broader industry. You will work on modular, scalable, and optimized SoCs for various computing segments. Your expertise will also involve mentoring other technical leaders and driving innovation within the organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 12+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or a PhD with 6+ years of experience.
  • Deep expertise in SoC architecture development methodologies, system architecture, and microarchitecture.
  • Proven experience in defining architecture features, registers specifications, and SoC development.
  • Proficiency in computer architecture fundamentals, CPU architecture, and systems thinking.
  • Demonstrated ability in problem solving and evaluating feasibility tradeoffs to drive SoC optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Define and develop end-to-end SoC architectures, including hardware, firmware, and functional specifications.
  • Drive the evaluation, integration, and optimization of existing IP blocks into new SoCs.
  • Explore and implement novel architectural features for next-generation products.
  • Develop, execute, and analyze tests and testing infrastructure to validate new architectures and features.
  • Collaborate with architects, design engineers, system engineers, and verification engineers.
  • Review and influence cross-functional roadmaps and define technology targets.
  • Act as a domain expert, providing technical leadership across the organization and the industry.
  • Mentor and develop other technical leaders while fostering a culture of innovation.

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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