As a 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.
Core responsibilities to include following:
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.
You must possess the 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. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's/Master's (BS/MS) in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science or related field of study with 1+ years of experience
Familiarity with ITP/JTAG scripts, board bring up, power measurements with DAQ
Familiarity with industry benchmarks (ie Procyon, SPEC CPU, WebXPRT, Cinebench, Geekbench, MobileMark, 3DMark, etc)
Experience in a post-silicon environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of standard benchmarks and ability to analyze performance
Attention to detail and ability to analyze data for accuracy/trends
Strong knowledge of CPU micro-architecture (knowledge of x86 CPU uarch added plus)
Prior experience with Intel products or other CPU products in a post-silicon engineering environment
Motivated self-learner/self-starter and ability to quickly adapt to changes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Experience developing customized content for a technical audience
Job Type:College GradShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, California, Santa ClaraAdditional Locations: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.Position of TrustN/ABenefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $122,440.00-172,860.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.Skills Required
- Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 1+ years of experience
- Familiarity with ITP/JTAG scripts, board bring up, power measurements with DAQ
- Familiarity with industry benchmarks (Procyon, SPEC CPU, WebXPRT, Cinebench, Geekbench, MobileMark, 3DMark)
- Experience in a post-silicon environment
- Understanding of standard benchmarks and ability to analyze performance
- Attention to detail and ability to analyze data for accuracy/trends
- Strong knowledge of CPU micro-architecture (x86 CPU uarch a plus)
- Prior experience with Intel or other CPU products in a post-silicon engineering environment
- Motivated self-learner/self-starter and ability to quickly adapt to changes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience developing technical content
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