Senior SoC Network Subsystem Architect

About This Role

• About the Role 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.
• What You’ll Do Key responsibilities will include but not limited to: Network Subsystem Architecture Definition 1.
• Own end-to-end NSS architecture, including packet processing pipelines, protocol engines, and interface datapaths 2.
• Architect high-performance packet pipelines supporting hundreds of millions of packets/sec throughput and processing flows 3.
• Drive architectural direction for programmable vs. fixed-function pipeline balance and future extensibility 4.
• Specify network subsystem pipeline scaling strategies and define multi-generation NSS architecture roadmap 6.
• Lead design decisions for pipeline partitioning, feature scalability, and backward compatibility QoS, Scheduling, and Flow Management 1.
• Architect advanced scheduling frameworks (per-flow shaping, multi-level scheduling, traffic class isolation) 2.
• Define QoS models to support multi-tenant workloads, virtualization, and service chaining Debug, Telemetry, and Observability 1.
• Define architecture for telemetry, performance counters, and real-time observability of pipeline behavior 2.
• Architecture support for field debug, failure triage, and large-scale deployment monitoring Cross-Functional Leadership 1.
• Collaborate across SoC, compute, memory, SW/FW, validation, and customer teams to drive architecture closure 2.
• Interface with external customers to translate workload requirements into NSS architecture decisions 3.
• 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 Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life.
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