JobsCPU Power Management and Performance Architect
Intel logo

CPU Power Management and Performance Architect

Intel

Location

Folsom, CA, Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$164,470 - $311,890 per year

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

Job description

Intel is seeking an experienced SoC CPU power-management professional to define and drive the power-management architecture for next-generation mobile and desktop client processors. This role involves owning end-to-end CPU power and performance requirements and guiding their implementation from early product definition through post-silicon validation. The successful candidate will work closely with various teams to deliver industry-leading performance and energy efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to influence CPU architecture and contribute to major technological advancements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience; master’s degree with 4+ years; or PhD with 2+ years.
  • 4+ years in SoC or IP architecture, CPU or SoC design, microarchitecture, power and performance engineering, or a closely related technical field.

Responsibilities

  • Own the power-management and performance architecture for mobile and desktop CPUs as part of the CPU architecture team.
  • Define and analyze CPU power and performance requirements, budgets, and interfaces within the SoC.
  • Create and maintain workload-based CPU and SoC power and performance models and targets.
  • Partner with firmware and operating system teams to define end-to-end CPU and platform power-management capabilities.
  • Influence CPU microarchitecture and SoC fabric, memory, and I/O architecture to optimize power efficiency.
  • Lead cross-functional architecture and design reviews and drive tradeoff decisions across various factors.
  • Translate product usage models and competitive insights into clear architectural requirements and specifications.

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.

Is this posting expired or inaccurate?