The Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics Group (AXG) is chartered with delivering high performance computing (HPC) and graphics solutions (IP, Software, Systems), for both integrated and discrete segments across client, data center and edge computing. The AXG Custom Compute (XCC) business vertical, is focused on differentiating solutions with the goal of addressing the custom silicon/platform needs to our customers. Be a part of the AXG's Custom Compute Group (XCC) as we build new USD 1B+ businesses for Intel in key transformation areas like blockchain, automotive, intelligent edge and next generation datacenters.

Today's customer needs range from off-the-shelf general purpose SOCs to purpose built custom SOCs with their IPs integrated. In AXG's Custom Compute Group (XCC) group, we are building the next USD 1B+ businesses for Intel in key transformation areas like blockchain, automotive, intelligent edge and next generation datacenters to meet the unique needs of our customers.

The Cloud Solutions Architect is a senior technical position responsible for establishing the complete architectural vision for solutions and services that maximize use of Intel's graphics, compute, AI and other platform hardware and software ingredients to build best-in-class products/platforms to meet our customers' distinctive requirements. In addition, this architect will drive the deep internal and external technical engagements with our co-travelers required to develop and deliver those solutions and services to our customers. The ideal candidate is an active technical leader both inside and outside of the company who brings a strong combination of technical breadth and depth, verbal and written communication skills and industry experience with a history of defining, influencing and leading strategic technical deliverables throughout Intel and the industry.

Responsibilities include:
* Develop strong relationships with customers, engineering, product teams and key account executives to gain deep insight of customer requirements/pain-points and be trusted advisor to drive solution improvements while solving business problems.
* Support customer design wins, create Proof-of-Concepts, define usages/workloads. Driving customer engagement from RFP to SOW.
* Create an end-to-end system solutions/platform that incorporates Intel ingredients (and customer IPs).
* Own the architecture documentation and use cases including Solution Architecture, Product Requirement Document (PRD) defining the use conditions and key system/solution requirements.
* Lead the product development efforts to take the best technical decisions making tradeoffs between use cases and price/performance/power while keep customer schedule and feature expectations.
* Work with the product managers, engineering, manufacturing and other technical teams for end-to-end integration and deployment of solutions in different platforms, at the edge and in the cloud.
* Collaborate and influence silicon and software product planning, product management teams within Intel and leading engineering teams, evangelizing solutions and products, collaborating across divisions to align on architecture and segment vertical strategy.
* Support creation of a multi-year strategy and investment plan for datacenter segment to advance Intel position and win industry mindshare.
* Participate in competitive analysis, market analysis, and various strategic task forces - defining solutions that fit into edge-to-cloud architectures.
A successful candidate will demonstrate:
* Exceptional technical leadership skills and technical expertise in solving complex problems leveraging internal technical resources as well as external partners and industry thought leaders.
* Technical knowledge of platform and system topologies spanning low power consumer devices through to hybrid cloud augmented consumer services.
* Ability to provide focus on non-functional requirements of the solution space such as usability, reliability, performance, supportability, and security and be a strong advocate on risk management activities as well as driving performance testing and security testing.

Qualifications

* Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related engineering field of study. A Master's Degree or PhD is preferred.
15+ years of diverse architecture, design, verification, and implementation experience across the stack from hardware through to end user experience.

The focus of Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics (AXG) is to accelerate our execution in strategic growth areas of high-performance computing and graphics. AXG is chartered with delivering high performance computing and graphics solutions (IP, Software, Systems), for both integrated and discrete segments across client, enterprise and data center.  Our mission is to make zeta-scale computing accessible to every human on the planet by the end of this decade and to entertain, educate and connect billions of people with buttery smooth visual experiences.

Other Locations

US, Arizona, Phoenix;US, California, Santa Clara;US, Oregon, Hillsboro;US, Texas, Austin

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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

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....

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.