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Silicon SoC Architect
Intel Corporation · 🇺🇸 6 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Intel Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles11 certified filings for “SoC Design Engineer” (Architectural and Engineering Managers) in TX: $160k–$224k, median $192k. Most were filed at wage level II (36%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Intel Corporation
The US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact As a Principal Engineer specializing in Silicon SoC Architecture at Intel, you will be at the forefront of designing and driving next-generation System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures that define the future of datacenter and agentic computing. This is a role of strategic importance, where your expertise will shape the technological direction of Intel and influence the industry at large. You will lead the end-to-end architecture and development of modular, scalable, and highly optimized SoCs that serve the needs of diverse segments, from high-performance computing to ultra-low power solutions. By innovating new architectural approaches and mentoring other technical leaders, you will play a pivotal role in delivering leadership solutions that power the world's most impactful technologies. Key Responsibilities • Define and develop end-to-end SoC architectures, including hardware, firmware, and functional specifications, to meet connectivity, configuration, performance, timing, power, and area goals. • Drive the evaluation, integration, and optimization of existing IP blocks into new SoCs, defining gaskets or glue logic as necessary. • Explore and implement novel architectural features for next-generation products, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable designs. • Develop, execute, and analyze tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure to validate new architectures and features, using advanced statistics and data analysis to benchmark performance and identify improvements. • Collaborate with architects, design engineers, system engineers, and verification engineers to ensure seamless SoC design and address development constraints. • Review and influence cross-functional roadmaps, define technology targets, and contribute to the long-term innovation strategy for future SoCs. • Act as a domain expert, providing technical leadership across the organization and the industry. • Mentor and develop other technical leaders while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in alignment with Intel's core values. • Deep expertise in SoC architecture development methodologies, system architecture, and microarchitecture. • Proven experience in defining architecture features, registers specifications, and SoC development. • Proficiency in computer architecture fundamentals, CPU architecture, and systems thinking. • Demonstrated ability in problem solving and evaluating feasibility tradeoffs to drive SoC optimization. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 12+ years of experience. OR • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 8+ years of experience. OR • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 6+ years of experience. Preferred Qualifications • Demonstrated track record of innovation, including conceptualizing and specifying advanced microarchitectures for future products. • Experience leading cross-functional teams and contributing to technical strategies. • Strong coaching and mentoring skills to develop leadership within the organization. • Expertise in benchmarking, performance analysis, and advanced statistical modeling. • Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in computing, with a strategic vision for the evolution of SoC architectures. Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, California, Santa Clara Additional Locations: US, California, Folsom, US, Colorado, Fort Collins, US, Massachusetts, Beaver Brook, US, Oregon, Hillsboro, US, Texas, Austin Posting Statement: All qualified applicant