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Intel

Senior Power and Performance Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

Job Description

As a Senior Power and Performance (PnP) Engineer, you will be responsible for PnP product execution focused on measurements, analysis, and projections/estimates of Intel's unlaunched notebook and desktop products. Based on your technical knowledge of both Intel and the competition, you will help influence OEM customers, internal marketing teams, internal engineering teams, debug Intel silicon/platform on PnP issues, and be an integral part for Intel product launches.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Measure, analyze, and debug workloads to call out any power and/or performance gaps and close with internal engineering teams/architects.
  • Measure and analyze SoC/CPU and platform power on a rail by rail basis and debug any issues/gaps.
  • Align with other internal engineering teams and architects to ensure there is consensus on power and performance projections/estimates/measurements for both internal and external communication.
  • Guide, educate, and influence internal engineering teams, field account teams, and marketing teams on power and performance positioning of Intel products.
  • Create power and performance estimates on upcoming Intel products based on workloads to aid marketing decisions and help set internal KPI targets.
  • Own the publication of the Power Performance Guide (PPG) collateral to help guide OEM customers.
  • Bring up full test platform to enable both power and performance measurements including setup, calibration, and measurements.

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Behavioral traits that we are looking for:

  • Attention to detail.
  • Motivated self-learner/self-starter.
  • Is willing to quickly adapt to changes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's/Master's (BS/MS) in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science with 5+ years of experience.
  • Understanding of standard benchmarks and ability to analyze SoC performance.
  • Is Willing to analyze data for accuracy/trends.
  • Strong knowledge of CPU micro-architecture (knowledge of x86 CPU uarch added plus).
  • Familiarity with ITP/JTAG scripts, board bring up, power measurements with DAQ is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with industry benchmarks is a plus (ie SYSmark, SPEC, WebXPRT, Cinebench, Geekbench, MobileMark, 3DMark, etc).
  • Experience developing customized content for a technical audience.
  • Prior experience with Intel products or other CPU products in a post-silicon engineering environment.

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: $105,797.00-$175,105.00
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role will require an on-site presence.

Client-provided location(s): Santa Clara, CA, USA
Job ID: intel-59777804496
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led

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