Embedded Processor Solution Architect

Job Description

About Altera:

Altera, an Intel Company, empowers customers to unlock the full potential of data through cutting-edge programmable platforms. Intel Corporation announced its intent to separate its Altera operations into a standalone business. This will give Altera the autonomy and flexibility it needs to fully accelerate its growth and more effectively compete in the FPGA industry, which serves a broad array of markets, including the data center, communications, industrial, automotive, aerospace and defense sectors

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Processor Solution Architect to lead the design and architecture of embedded processor subsystems for Intel FPGA solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and negotiating specifications, modeling systems, defining embedded solution spaces, and collaborating with teams across the organization. The role requires a deep understanding and hands on experience with processors, peripherals, software stacks, and performance optimization techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Design: Lead the design and architecture of embedded processor subsystems and Intel FPGA solutions. Develop and negotiate detailed specifications, ensuring they meet customer and business requirements. Supports ecosystem enabling and customers during architecture definition.
• System Modeling: Model systems to identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimizing configurations and software flows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with processor core, peripherals, and software/firmware teams to ensure integrated and high-performance embedded systems.
• Customer Focus: Partner with product planning and business unit architects to define and address customer use cases for FPGA products. Understand and navigate the complexities of global market needs.
• Performance Optimization: Drive the modeling requirements and performance enhancements for embedded systems, resolving any performance issues that arise.
• Works with product planning to define the technology (hardware and software) roadmap for the processor and embedded subsystems.
• Aligns organizational goals with technical vision, formulates technical strategy to deliver leadership solutions, and demonstrates a track record of relentless execution in bringing products and technologies to market.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years in hardware design or architecture.
• 10+ years in designing, architecting, and verifying processor subsystems.
• 5+ years working with product planning, business units, and customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Processor Expertise: Demonstrated experience with ARM-based processors.
• Embedded Use Cases: Proven experience with embedded customer use cases and application requirements.
• Software Knowledge: At least 5 years of experience with embedded software development and familiarity with relevant tool ecosystems.
• FPGA experience preferred

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 Altera's industry-leading FPGA technology and customer support with Intel's 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.

Other Locations

US, Austin

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: $186,760.00-$299,166.00
*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.

Position of Trust
This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.