Datapath Architect

NSD is built on four pillars: consultancy (product facing engagements), tools (in house, vendor, hybrid), verticals (domain specific tool chain for particular numerical hardware applications) and our research program (collaborations with key academics and we fund PhD students who are members of the group at the same time as conducting directly relevant PhD research).

NSD was founded on the premise that deep mathematical and logical reasoning, and research in general can deliver significant hardware benefits in terms of reliability, speed, area, power efficiency and execution. As an internal consultancy we work to extract the true necessary requirements, phrase the right design problem, explore the design space and fully formally prove the correctness of experimental designs. Quality means that challenging legacy decisions comes with the territory, innovation and insight are prized and every bit matters.

The Opportunity:

As part of expanding the group, we are looking to hire talented individuals who will share our passion for system level design and implementing numerical algorithms in hardware and our value of quality, innovation and insight. With breadth, depth, applied research, internal customer influence and engagement and offering a unique view of Intel's GPU IP and beyond, this role offers a rare opportunity to become and/or enhance your position as a true subject matter expert.

You will have the following responsibilities:

• Work with architects & micro-architects on determining application-level quality for numerical algorithms within graphics, media and display hardware IP
• Determine, document and sign-off algorithm and accuracy requirements
• Work with RTL teams and/or our High-Level Synthesis to determine & implement optimized micro-architectures
• Invent new techniques and methods for numerical hardware implementation & optimization from algorithm down to gate level
• Work with formal verification engineers to prove end to end correctness
• Educate NSD, the division and Intel on best practices on hardware algorithm codesign
• Work with the group's tool owners on generalizing and automating your numerical hardware inventions
• Drive our Datapath library initiative and its use in high level synthesis, commission and drive the creation of bespoke HLS ('verticals') to enable your consultancy projects
• Produce patentable work in algorithm design, tools and methodologies in a research and invention focused environment

Behavioral traits that we are looking for:

• Highly inquisitive
• Excellent creative analytic problem-solving skills
• Friendly and patient with high levels of technical empathy
• Generous and motivational with ideas and knowledge
• Interested in providing complete, clear and concise delivery of complex material, whether emailed, presented, documented or verbalized tailored to the audience.
• Consistent ability to challenge the status quo - tenacious in driving innovations
• Successfully and patiently liaise with and influence multiple groups
• Ambitious in the quality, scope and longevity of your work
• Willing and interested in mentoring others

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience that we are looking for:

Bachelors in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related STEM degree and 6+ years in:

• Numerical hardware design experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters or PhD in Electronic Engineering or relevant STEM degree
• Formal methods experience, in a research or industrial setting
• Exacting knowledge of the IEEE-754 Floating-Point standard
• Experience developing and deploying Python tools in a Unix environment
• C/C++, SystemC

Inside this Business Group

The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them. As the largest business unit at Intel, CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in US, California: $144,501.00-$217,311.00
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.