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
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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