# Network Platform Architect

Hiring organization: [Intel](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/intel)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/27d67739-2dda-4555-ac6f-8a97fcc261f7

Listed on Intel's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Salary: 203200 – 286870 USD per year

## Summary

This role involves designing the complete platform architecture for Intel's next-generation network adapter cards, balancing the capabilities of custom silicon with the constraints of board design, thermal systems, and OEM deployment requirements. You'll lead cross-functional teams through complex architectural decisions that span from silicon integration through customer deployment, with particular focus on manageability, serviceability, and reliability at scale in data center environments.

_Our summary, not Intel's wording._

## Required

- 8+ years in NIC/adapter platform architecture, server platform architecture, SoC-to-board integration, or high-speed I/O platform design
- Demonstrated experience defining adapter/card architectures balancing electrical, thermal, mechanical, cost, and manufacturability constraints
- Strong understanding of platform manageability concepts and sideband integration across OEM environments
- Experience defining and closing thermal/power envelopes for add-in cards or constrained platforms
- Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment and deliver executable architecture specifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

## Nice to have

- Experience with hyperscale/OEM deployment constraints for adapter cards
- Expertise in high-speed I/O and Ethernet NIC platforms and system bring-up
- Prior leadership owning platform readiness across multiple SKUs or OEM variants
- Familiarity with translating requirements into phased implementation plans under resource constraints
- Problem-solving skills focused on innovative and scalable solutions

Apply on Intel's site: https://intel.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/US-California-Santa-Clara/Network-Platform-Architect_JR0284608