About the position
Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone. This role is within Intel's Client Computing Group. CCG is a computing paradigm where services and data reside in scalable data centers, and those services and data can be accessed by any connected device over the Internet. Responsible for designing and optimizing processors, chipsets and other hardware for consumer devices while also working on the software ecosystem, including drivers and utilities that enhance user experience. Intel is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Post-Silicon Validation Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the quality and functionality of cutting-edge CPU products for laptops, desktops and gaming systems. You will work at the heart of innovation, contributing to the validation of complex CPU/SOC architectures and ensuring our products meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute validation plans to verify CPU/SOC functionality, Power and thermal management across multiple silicon platforms.
- Design, implement, and debug validation tests and methodologies for post-silicon environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, firmware, software, and manufacturing, to identify and resolve issues.
- Analyze and debug CPU/SOC and system-level issues using advanced tools and methodologies.
- Lead debug task forces to root-cause and resolve issues impacting program milestones.
- Mentor junior validation engineers to aid in their technical development.
- Drive validation automation, coverage improvement, and process efficiency for validation execution.
- Work with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth integration and delivery of products to the market.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in post-silicon validation, pre-silicon verification or Design, particularly in CPU, SOC, or chipset domains.
- 3+ years of experience with technology such as SOC and CPU architecture, microarchitecture, and Power Management flows.
- 3+ years of experience with silicon validation tools, lab equipment (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), and debugging techniques.
- 1+ years of experience in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, or Perl) to develop validation tools and frameworks.
Nice-to-haves
- Candidates with advanced degrees and 6+ years' experience encouraged to apply.
- Familiarity with power and performance testing methodologies is plus.
- Experience with Intel architecture, silicon bring-up, and validation flow.
- Knowledge of firmware and software interaction with hardware.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Stock options
- Bonuses
- Health benefits
- Retirement plans
- Vacation
