Vice President, Data Center Group, Silicon Design Engineering - Business Development

About Data Center Group.  

The exponential growth of data and some of the fastest growing workloads such as artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and security are driving rapid evolution of data center technologies from the cloud to the network and to the edge. The Data Center Group serves the industry and our ecosystem partners with innovative hardware and software solutions that encompass CPU, GPU, FPGA, accelerators and XPU ingredients, while simultaneously evolving to deliver scalable systems that encompass compute, connectivity, memory, security, sustainability and other foundational platform technologies required to be efficiently scalable, easy for developers and deliver meaningful solutions for business outcomes.   

Position Overview 

Intel is seeking an exceptional Vice President of Silicon Design Engineering with a strong business development focus to lead our hardware engineering efforts in driving customer-centric innovation and market expansion. This executive role combines deep technical leadership in silicon design with strategic business development capabilities, requiring extensive customer engagement to identify market opportunities and drive revenue growth through Data Center product solutions. 

Key Responsibilities 

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence 

• Influence hardware engineering organization responsible for architecture, design, and development of IP blocks and System-on-Chip (SoC) integrated circuit products 

• Enable engineering roadmaps and strategic alignment across Intel's product portfolio for all Intel products that incorporate SoCs and IPs 

• Apply broad and deep technical expertise in microprocessor design methodology and approach for building IP blocks and microprocessors 

• Ensure alignment between process technology, architecture, design, SoC, software, and platform teams 

Business Development & Customer Engagement 

• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to expand Intel's silicon design footprint in target markets 

• Lead direct customer engagement initiatives to understand market requirements, identify new business opportunities, and drive design wins 

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders across the global SoC ecosystem 

• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to develop customer-specific solutions and go-to-market strategies 

• Drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships, licensing agreements, and custom silicon solutions 

Strategic Market Leadership 

• Utilize deep industry acumen and competitive analysis to achieve and sustain competitive advantage and differentiation for Intel 

• Engage and influence a broad array of stakeholders, customers, and suppliers across Intel and the broader SoC ecosystem 

• Identify emerging market trends and customer needs to inform product roadmap and investment decisions 

• Represent Intel at industry conferences, customer meetings, and strategic partner engagements 

Organizational Leadership 

• Partner effectively with a large, global engineering teams, providing direction, support, and fostering a healthy organizational culture 

• Ensure program execution excellence and that the organization consistently meets or exceeds commitments 

• Manage complex partner relationships with internal and external customers 

• Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated solutions that meet customer requirements 

Additional Skills 

Technical Expertise 

• Deep expertise in microprocessor architecture, SoC design, and IP development methodologies 

• Comprehensive understanding of semiconductor design flows, from architecture through manufacturing 

• Strong knowledge of industry standards, protocols, and emerging technologies in the SoC ecosystem 

• Experience with advanced process technologies and their impact on design and business strategies 

Business & Leadership Skills 

• Demonstrated success in driving significant revenue growth through customer engagement and business development 

• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic customer relationships at C-level and senior technical leadership levels 

• Strong track record of identifying and capturing new market opportunities in the semiconductor space 

• Experience in managing P&L responsibility and driving business unit profitability 

• Excellent negotiation skills with experience in complex licensing and partnership agreements 

Core Competencies 

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to engage technical and business audiences 

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with data-driven decision-making approach 

• Proven ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders across complex, matrixed organizations 

• Experience working in global, multicultural environments with distributed teams 

• Strong program management skills with track record of delivering complex, multi-year engineering programs on time and within budget