Lead Simulation Architect

Intel is hiring a Lead Simulation Architect in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

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Architect and deliver advanced simulation and virtual-platform solutions for next-generation AI System-on-Chip products at Intel.

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Job Details:

Job Description:

Intel is seeking a highly technical Lead Simulation Architect/Engineer for the AI SOC group.
In this technical leadership role, you will architect and deliver next-generation simulation / virtual-platform solution for System-on-chip for multiple generations of Artificial Intelligence products.
You will establish strategy and methodology, drive technical development with deep expertise, and deliver first-pass silicon success through best-in-class virtual-platform to enable early software development.
This role requires exceptional technical depth across computer-architecture, programming in C++ and python, including usage of advanced AI coding tools like github co-pilot for development and verification on IP models.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
-MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, with 10+ years of relevant experience Or Ph.D with 7+ years in developing simulation models, virtual-platforms, and performance models for architecture, micro-architecture and early software enabling. Demonstrated experience in subsystem and SoC-level development, analysis and understanding of AI software stack.
- Advanced hands-on coding proficiency across software programming languages (C/C++), scripting (Python), and build systems; established track record of developing and delivering highly configurable and reusable software collateral
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with software and verification teams
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with a proven track record of delivering on-time, high-quality pre-silicon development environments and establishing technical standards.

Join us in shaping the future of AI and HPC technologies while working alongside some of the industry's brightest minds. Contribute to impactful projects and accelerate your career within Intel's innovative, global environment.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location:

India, Bangalore

Additional Locations:

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.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

How we rate this

Lead Simulation Architect at Intel rates 85 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Lead Simulation Architect is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The role is based in India, Bangalore.
The job was posted on October 13, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

Prepare for this job

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

SimulationSoc ArchitectureVirtual PlatformsAI HardwareCPythonGithub Copilot

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where simulation was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where soc architecture was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where virtual platforms was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where ai hardware was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used C in your day-to-day work.

Adapt your resume

List these exact terms on your resume: Simulation, Soc Architecture, Virtual Platforms, AI Hardware, and C. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
Lead with what you built, trained or shipped. This role is judged on the AI system itself, not the tools around it.

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