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IntelSan Jose, CAL6 LeadApril 12th, 2026

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Job Description As a System Power and Perf Engineer, you will be responsible for measurements and analysis of OEM in-chassis notebook products at the silicon/SoC level and platform level on both Intel and competitor platforms. The role will be a mix of both competitive analysis as well as helping improve Intel platforms. Based on your technical knowledge and analysis of both Intel and the competition, your data will help influence OEM customers, internal marketing teams, internal engineering teams, debug silicon/platform on PnP issues, and be an integral part for Intel product launches. This role is for Santa Clara, CA on-site everyday (no remote/no hybrid option). Core responsibilities to include following: Measure, analyze, and debug workloads on OEM notebook/laptop systems to be used for internal analysis and external communications. Measure and analyze SoC/CPU and platform power on a rail by rail basis and debug any issues/gaps Understand and analyze power and performance workload behaviors and help tune for future platforms Be able to setup instrumented OEM systems to measure power and performance on a rail by rail basis (including setup, calibration, and measurements) Work with internal engineering teams/architects to understand the gaps between internal Intel silicon/SoC data vs. Intel OEM implementations Work with internal engineering teams to align on competitive analysis of power and performance and support competitive projections. Help guide, educate, and influence internal engineering teams, field account teams, and marketing teams on power and performance positioning of Intel products 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 or Master's (BS/MS) in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science with 4-7 years of related experience 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. 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 - Experience developing customized content for a technical audience a plus Strong knowledge of CPU micro-architecture (knowledge of x86 CPU uarch added plus) Prior experience in a post-silicon engineering environment Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research. Inside this 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. 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. Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $139,710.00-$197,230.00 Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience Working Model This role will require an on-site presence.* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.