System Power and Performance Engineer

Intel

Santa Clara, CA

Full Time

Mid Level

115k-163k

17 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a key contributor to our team, you will play a pivotal role in the measurement and analysis of OEM in-chassis notebook products at both the silicon/SoC and platform levels across Intel and competitor platforms. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving competitive analysis and enhancing Intel platforms. Leveraging your technical acumen, you will provide valuable insights that influence OEM customers, internal marketing and engineering teams, and support Intel product launches. This position is based in Santa Clara, CA, and requires on-site presence every day (no remote or hybrid options available). Intel is committed to building a better tomorrow through innovative technology and a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive measurement, analysis, and debugging of workloads on OEM notebook/laptop systems for internal evaluation and external communication.
Perform detailed analysis of SoC/CPU and platform power on a rail-by-rail basis, identifying and resolving any issues or discrepancies.
Understand and evaluate power and performance workload behaviors, contributing to optimization efforts for future platforms.
Set up and calibrate instrumented OEM systems to accurately measure power and performance on a rail-by-rail basis.
Collaborate with internal engineering teams and architects to identify and address gaps between Intel silicon/SoC data and Intel OEM implementations.
Partner with internal engineering teams to align on competitive analysis of power and performance, supporting competitive projections.
Guide, educate, and influence internal engineering, field account, and marketing teams on the power and performance positioning of Intel products.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or any STEM related degree plus 2+ years of related work experience, or Master's degree in the same fields plus 1+ years of related work experience.
Related work experience should include at least one of the following: power analysis, performance analysis, post-silicon engineering, or PC power delivery design.
Understanding of standard benchmarks and ability to analyze power and performance.
Familiarity with industry benchmarks such as SPEC, Speedometer, Cinebench, Geekbench, Procyon, MobileMark, 3DMark, etc.
Knowledge of power measurement/instrumentation methodologies and concepts.
Strong knowledge of CPU micro-architecture (knowledge of x86 CPU architecture is a plus).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to analyze data for accuracy and trends.
Motivated self-learner/self-starter with the ability to quickly adapt to changes.

Nice to Have

Understanding of standard benchmarks and ability to analyze power and performance.
Familiarity with industry benchmarks such as SPEC, Speedometer, Cinebench, Geekbench, Procyon, MobileMark, 3DMark, etc.
Understanding of power measurement/instrumentation methodologies and concepts.
Actual device/system instrumentation experience.
Device soldering capability.
Strong knowledge of CPU micro-architecture, especially x86 CPU architecture.
Experience developing customized content for a technical audience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
Minimum 1-2 years of related work experience depending on degree level.

Benefits & Perks

A total compensation package that includes competitive pay, stock, bonuses, and benefit programs such as health, retirement, and vacation.
Additional information about benefits can be found at: https://intel.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/page/1025c144664a100150b4b1665c750003

Working at Intel

Intel is committed to building a brighter future through innovative technology, diversity, and inclusion. The company values collaboration, continuous learning, and making a positive impact through its work in silicon and platform development.

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