Intel Pre-Silicon SoC Validation Engineer 

United States, Oregon, Hillsboro 

309648810

Job Description

In this exciting role, your responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Validation of an IP or feature, either directly or at the system level.
• Creating plans and tests for validating portions of a complex microarchitecture using written specs, RTL code and other tests as a guide.
• Learning the architecture and microarchitecture by debugging failures to the root cause
• Developing and utilizing various debug and validation tools and/or methodologies to implement validation plans with the goal being to ensure a solid design.
• Participating in the debug of failures on silicon and developing new testing strategies to detect these failures on RTL models.
• Engaging with IP providers and customers to define, develop and deliver necessary infrastructure and address issues found during execution.
• Developing tools and methods to streamline IP development and SOC integration to deliver highest quality in shortest time possible.
• Developing debugging tools and software.

The validation engineer should possess the following behavior attributes:

• Willingness to create and drive concepts to innovative solutions.
• Clear and effective technical communication, both verbal and written.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective team player with continuous learning mindset.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.What we need to see (Minimum Qualifications):

• BS and 6+ years' experience or MS and 4+ years' experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years' experience reading and interpreting technical specs and Register Transfer Level (RTL) code.
• 3+ years' experience working on IP or SoC development, verification, or integration using Verilog/SystemVerilog/OVM/UVM.
• 3+ years' experience writing validation plans and software to implement those validation plans.
• 1+ year experience with UNIX or Linux.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years experience with Pre-Si SOC validation.
• 1+ years’ experience with Power Management architecture
• 1+ years’ experience with Python, C++, IA-32 assembly, and Verilog programming experience
• 3+ years’ experience with validation or testing experience, especially in a silicon design team

Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
Benefits at Intel

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We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $161,230.00-$227,620.00*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience