SoC High-Speed I/O (PHY) Architect

Job Details:

Job Description: 

Join Our Team as a High-Speed I/O (PHY) Architect
Are you a visionary in High-Speed I/O (PHY) Architecture? Do you have a passion for driving innovation and shaping the future of cutting-edge PHYs for next-generation client SoCs? If so, we want you to be a part of our Client CIT team
In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in defining the architecture, performance, and power efficiency of our high-speed interfaces, directly impacting the success of our client products. Collaborate closely with a diverse range of cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimized system-level performance. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to drive innovation and influence the future of our client SoC technology.
Key Responsibilities
Architectural Leadership:
Lead the architectural definition and integration of high-speed PHYs for client SoCs, including PCIe, CXL, USBx (e.g., eUSB2, USB3, USB4), Display, MIPI (D-PHY, C-PHY, M-PHY), Ethernet, and TSN.
Collaborate with platform and product architects to analyze requirements and define critical performance, power, and area specifications to ensure the success of our products.
IP Evaluation:
Conduct technical evaluations of both internal and external PHY IPs, analyzing their performance characteristics against product requirements, and ensuring strategic alignment with overall product goals.
Define detailed IP requirements, lead vendor engagement, and make strategic IP selection recommendations based on technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and long-term roadmap alignment.
Technology Vision:
Proactively research and evaluate emerging high-speed I/O technologies, industry trends, and evolving standards.
Identify and champion opportunities to incorporate these advancements into our product roadmap, enhancing performance, power efficiency, and feature sets, and positioning our products for competitive advantage.
Technical Documentation:
Create clear and comprehensive architecture specifications and rigorous integration guidelines.
Provide review and constructive feedback on related architectural specifications to ensure alignment with overall SoC goals.
Technical Mentorship and Collaboration:
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, fostering their growth and contributing to the overall team expertise.
Champion a collaborative environment across multiple teams.
Post-Silicon Leadership:
Serve as a technical lead in the post-silicon debug and validation of high-speed I/O interfaces, leading taskforces and driving the resolution of complex issues.
Oversee the validation process to ensure seamless and high-quality implementations.
Additional Skills

• Demonstrated strategic acumen with proven effectiveness in collaborating with senior technologists and business leaders across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to network with and influence a broad range of stakeholders
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required 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 Qualifications:

• BS with 9+ years of experience in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field
• 6+ years of SerDes experience
• Prior hands-on experience in High-Speed IO PHY Architecture and Design.
• Strong knowledge in the interoperability of HSIO PHYs within the PCIe, SATA, Ethernet, USB2, USB3, USB4, Display or MIPI IO Controller subsystems

Preferred Qualifications:

• High familiarity with Industry trends within the HSIO domain and ability to map them to Intel roadmap/products and segment strategies
• We look forward to welcoming a dynamic and innovative High-Speed I/O (PHY) Architect to our team. Apply now and be a part of shaping the future of our client SoC technology

We look forward to welcoming a dynamic and innovative High-Speed I/O (PHY) Architect to our team. Apply now and be a part of shaping the future of our client SoC technology

Job Type:Experienced Hire

Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, California, Folsom

Additional Locations:US, California, Santa Clara

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.Position of TrustN/A

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:

https://jobs.intel.com/en/benefits

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

$186,070.00-$262,680.00

Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.

Work Model for this Role

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. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.