Sr. Principal Engineer, Verification

Intel Corporation

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Role and Impact: Intel is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer for SoC Functional Validation to drive innovation and excellence in system-level validation methodologies for advanced integrated SoCs. In this influential role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the seamless functionality, performance, and integration of system-on-chip designs, directly contributing to Intel's leadership in cutting-edge semiconductor technologies. As a domain expert, you will lead technical direction across Intel and the industry while mentoring future technical leaders to expand our community of innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, combined with at least 12 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 8 years of experience with a Master's degree or 6 years with a PhD.
• Expertise in validation methodologies for SoCs and strong proficiency in hardware debugging techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of validation tools and techniques, including simulation, emulation, and FPGA environments.
• Strong technical skills in silicon debug, failure analysis, and performance optimization for complex SoC systems.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership in influencing technical direction across organizations and the broader semiconductor industry.
• Experience in mentoring and developing technical talent, fostering innovation and collaboration within teams.
• Proven ability to align technical strategies with organizational goals and lead the execution of high-impact projects.
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with cross-functional teams and present findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and execute comprehensive validation methodologies for integrated SoCs, focusing on IP integration, IP interactions, and system-level features.
• Implement and utilize hardware and software tools to monitor validation coverage and ensure optimization of performance, power, and area goals.
• Review design changes to assess impact on validation plans, methodologies, and timelines.
• Develop and maintain validation test plans and post-silicon validation infrastructure, including performance monitors, behavioral checkers, and state space coverage tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architecture, design, board, platform, and manufacturing teams, to optimize SoC interfaces, debug strategies, and validation methodologies.
• Perform silicon debug to identify and resolve root causes of functional failures and validation issues.
• Publish validation reports that summarize activities, findings, and actionable insights while ensuring effective communication with relevant teams.
• Create and validate content for specific IP interactions using tools such as microcode, firmware, and custom OS builds.
• Engage in all phases of the product life cycle, developing content and infrastructure across environments such as simulation, emulation, and FPGAs.
• Mentor and develop technical leaders while driving organizational goals through technical vision and strategy.

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
• Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees