Senior Systems Engineer – Windows Active Directory - United States
$149,600 - $284,580 USD yearly
Originally posted 25 September 2026 by the employer.
Architect robust systems and frameworks that enhance operational performance within Intel's manufacturing processes.
About the role
As a System Software Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing innovative software solutions that drive efficiency and scalability across Intel's manufacturing processes. Your contributions will directly impact Intel's ability to deliver semiconductor products efficiently and reliably.
What you'll do
- Architect scalable and efficient system software frameworks with a focus on performance optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software solutions into Intel's manufacturing processes.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and apply them to enhance software architectures.
- Conduct detailed analysis to identify bottlenecks and implement improvements for secure, reliable, and high-performing systems.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to development teams, ensuring best practices in system architecture and software design.
- Document and present architectural decisions, prototypes, and results to stakeholders.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of experience administering enterprise Microsoft infrastructure.
- 6+ years of experience in Active Directory Architecture and Design.
- 6+ years of experience Active Directory Administration, Group Policy Management.
- 6+ years of experience DNS and DHCP.
- 6+ years' experience designing scalable system architectures and frameworks.
- 6+ years' experience with Kerberos and LDAP Authentication.
- 5+ years' experience system-level security principles and protocols.
- 2+ years of experience in PowerShell Automation.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with software development tools and methodologies, such as Agile or DevOps practices.
- Advanced knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and related software systems.
- Hands-on experience in software development for operating systems, middleware, or distributed systems.
- Proficiency in modern programming languages such as C++, Python, or Java.
- Experience leading architectural design projects or initiatives at scale.
Skills: Active Directory Architecture, Group Policy Management, DNS, DHCP, Kerberos, LDAP
This role has been open 22 days — well below the 59-day median for Systems Software Engineering roles.
Systems Software Engineering · Systems Software
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Open roles in category
686
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Median days open
59 d
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Median salary
$213k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Intel Corporation | All employers we track in this specialty (686 roles · 71 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 9 | 686 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 205 | 6119 · 145 employers |
| Median days open | 26 d | 59 d (−33 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $213k |
Skills observed across this category: Active Directory Architecture, Group Policy Management, DNS, DHCP, Kerberos, LDAP
Who's hiring in this category
- Qualcomm · 169 open roles · median 78 d
- NVIDIA · 134 open roles · median 47 d
- AMD · 63 open roles · median 51 d
- Mobileye · 27 open roles · median 72 d
- Broadcom · 22 open roles · median 53 d
- Arm Holdings · 20 open roles · median 114 d
How we counted: 686 open Systems Software Engineering (Systems Software) roles from 71 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 17 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.