SoC Micro-Architect - Intel

In Q4 2023, Intel® announced Altera will be reported as a separate business unit beginning on January 1, 2024, with ongoing support from Intel®. This position is associated to that standalone business strategy and is expected to fully transition to a standalone company at some time in the future. Intel® Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) is looking for a SoC/Solution Micro-Architect for FPGA products. This forward-looking dynamic role provides unique opportunities to influence future product roadmap, requiring a self-starter with strong personal communication and collaboration skills.

As a SoC/Solution Micro-Architect, you will be responsible to work on feasibility of customer feature requests, partitioning them effectively between hardware/software and propose an effective implementation which meets the desired Power, Performance and Area targets. You will need to work with cross functional teams and will be responsible for defining Micro-architecture specifications for the FPGA solutions. You will also work closely with IP and platform implementation teams on the creation of Soft IP blocks, solutions and customer designs to enable those capabilities.

As a SoC Micro-Architect you will be responsible, but not limited to:

• Define micro-architecture specifications.
• Perform feasibility study on different third-party IP and integrate IP at the SOC level.
• RTL Implementation, run Lint, CDC, Synthesis, STA and formal verification tools, work closely with Backend team on floorplan, Constraints definition and timing analysis.
• Closely work with Verification team and help define test plan and debug design.
• Participate in design reviews of hardware and related software systems.
• Participate and drive timing convergence for high-speed designs including micro-architecture optimizations
• Collaborate with internal and external team members on architectural decisions, development flows and methodologies.

Behavioral Traits

• Excellent communication and documentation skill.
• Must be skilled to influence in heavily matrixed environment.
• Capable to operate in ambiguity where roles may not be clearly defined or teams across multiple/functions and IP/SOC must be pulled together.

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 Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer engineering, electrical Engineering or related field.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in the following areas:
• Experience with IA or CPU based SoC designs processor based SoC architectures.
• Experience with NoC design and integration with interconnect protocols, such as AXI, ACE, APB, etc.
• RTL developer using ASIC development techniques and designs flows at modern technology nodes including synthesis and timing closure.
•  Digital Design experience

Preferred Requirements:

• Masters degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in the following areas:
• Digital design involving multiple clock domains and clock power management.
• Low power design, tools and methodologies. Power intent UPF specifications.
• Experience with Ethernet, PCIe or TSN.

Inside this Business Group

The Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) was formed from the acquisition of Altera. As part of Intel, PSG will create market-leading programmable logic devices that deliver a wider range of capabilities than customers experience today. Combining Alteras industry-leading FPGA technology and customer support with Intels world-class semiconductor manufacturing capabilities will enable customers to create the next generation of electronic systems with unmatched performance and power efficiency. PSG takes pride in creating an energetic and dynamic work environment that is driven by ingenuity and innovation. We believe the growth and success of our group is directly linked to the growth and satisfaction of our employees. That is why PSG is committed to a work environment that is flexible and collaborative, and allows our employees to reach their full potential.