Senior SoC Network Subsystem Architect

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Intel · California, Santa Clara

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The CEG NAG (Networking Architecture Group) is Intel's premier team focused on defining the future of high-performance networking silicon. Our team architects next-generation networking solutions that enable hyperscale data centers, cloud infrastructure, and AI workloads to achieve unprecedented performance and efficiency. We specialize in IPU/DPU platforms, advanced packet processing architectures, and programmable networking technologies that form the backbone of modern distributed computing systems. We are seeking a Senior SoC Network Subsystem Architect to define and lead the architecture of high-performance network subsystems for next-generation IPU/DPU platforms. This role focuses on designing scalable, programmable networking pipelines that support hyperscale and cloud data center workloads. You will drive the end-to-end Network Subsystem (NSS) architecture , including packet processing pipelines, protocol engines, QoS frameworks, and observability features. This is a highly cross-functional leadership role requiring deep technical expertise and strong collaboration across hardware, software, and systems teams.

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Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Network Subsystem Architecture Definition

Own end-to-end NSS architecture, including packet processing pipelines, protocol engines, and interface datapaths

Architect high-performance packet pipelines supporting hundreds of millions of packets/sec throughput and processing flows

Drive architectural direction for programmable vs. fixed-function pipeline balance and future extensibility

Specify network subsystem pipeline scaling strategies and define multi-generation NSS architecture roadmap

Lead design decisions for pipeline partitioning, feature scalability, and backward compatibility

QoS, Scheduling, and Flow Management

Architect advanced scheduling frameworks (per-flow shaping, multi-level scheduling, traffic class isolation)

Define QoS models to support multi-tenant workloads, virtualization, and service chaining

Debug, Telemetry, and Observability

Define architecture for telemetry, performance counters, and real-time observability of pipeline behavior

Architecture support for field debug, failure triage, and large-scale deployment monitoring

Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate across SoC, compute, memory, SW/FW, validation, and customer teams to drive architecture closure

Interface with external customers to translate workload requirements into NSS architecture decisions

Lead architectural reviews and influence cross-team technical direction

Behavioral traits that we are looking for:

Strategic thinker: Ability to define long-term architecture vision and align stakeholders

Technical leadership: Influences across teams without direct authority

Problem solver: Approaches complex system challenges with structured thinking

Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across engineering disciplines

Customer-focused mindset: Translates real-world workload needs into solutions

Adaptability: Navigates ambiguity and evolving technical requirements

Ownership mindset: Drives initiatives from concept through execution

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