System Power and Performance Engineer

8 Hours ago • 1-2 Years • System Design • $115,290 PA - $162,760 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Intel is seeking a System Power and Performance Engineer to measure and analyze OEM in-chassis notebook products at silicon/SoC and platform levels. This role involves competitive analysis, platform enhancement, and providing insights to OEM customers, internal marketing, and engineering teams to support Intel product launches. Responsibilities include measuring, analyzing, and debugging workloads, performing detailed power analysis of SoC/CPU and platform power on a rail-by-rail basis, and identifying/resolving issues. The engineer will evaluate power and performance workload behaviors for future platform optimization, set up and calibrate instrumented OEM systems, and collaborate with internal teams to address gaps between Intel silicon/SoC data and OEM implementations. The role also involves aligning on competitive analysis and guiding teams on product power and performance positioning.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM plus 2+ years of experience or Master's degree plus 1+ year of experience
  • Experience in power analysis
  • Experience in performance analysis
  • Experience in post-silicon engineering
  • Experience in PC power delivery design
  • Attention to detail and data analysis skills
  • Self-learner and adaptable to change
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Understanding of standard benchmarks and ability to analyze power/performance
  • Familiarity with industry benchmarks (SPEC, Speedometer, Cinebench, etc.)
  • Understanding of power measurement/instrumentation methodologies
  • Device/system instrumentation experience
  • Device soldering capability
  • Strong knowledge of CPU micro-architecture (x86 knowledge is a plus)
  • Experience developing customized content for a technical audience
Perks:
  • Competitive pay
  • Stock
  • Bonuses
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Vacation benefits

Job Details

Job Details:

Job Description: 

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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).

Core 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.

Behavior skills we are looking for:

  • Attention to detail and ability to analyze data for accuracy/trends

  • Motivated self-learner/self-starter and ability to quickly adapt to changes

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Your contributions will be integral to shaping the future of Intel's product offerings, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation and performance in the industry.

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 Qualifications:

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 Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or any STEM related degree plus 1+ years of related work experience

Related work experience should include 1 or more of following:

  • Power analysis

  • Performance analysis

  • Post-silicon engineering

  • PC power delivery design


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understanding of standard benchmarks and ability to analyze power and performance

  • Familiarity with industry benchmarks is a plus (ie SPEC, Speedometer, Cinebench, Geekbench, Procyon, MobileMark, 3DMark, etc)

  • Understanding of power measurement/instrumentation methodologies and concepts. Actual device/system instrumentation experience is a plus. Device soldering capability is a plus.

  • Strong knowledge of CPU micro-architecture (knowledge of x86 CPU arch added plus)

  • Experience developing customized content for a technical audience a plus

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

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 Trust

N/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://intel.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/page/1025c144664a100150b4b1665c750003

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

$115,290.00-$162,760.00

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

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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