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Intel

Power Instrumentation Engineer

Intel

Santa Clara, CA · full time · Mid

$122,440 – $172,860

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What this role is

This role measures and analyzes power consumption and performance of laptop processors at Intel, comparing Intel and competitor chips to inform product development and customer decisions. It suits engineers who enjoy hands-on hardware instrumentation, detailed data analysis, and working across teams to influence product strategy.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
  • Understanding of power measurement and instrumentation methodologies
  • 1 year basic soldering experience
  • On-site presence in Santa Clara, California

Nice to have

  • 2-4 years experience post-bachelor's
  • Device and system instrumentation experience with phones, tablets, or laptops
  • Expert-level micro soldering
  • Knowledge of standard benchmarks and ability to analyze power and performance
  • Familiarity with industry benchmarks like SPEC, Speedometer, Cinebench, Geekbench, Procyon, MobileMark, or 3DMark
  • Strong knowledge of CPU micro-architecture including x86 or ARM
  • Prior post-silicon engineering experience
  • Attention to detail and data analysis ability
  • Self-motivated learner and quick adapter
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

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