Intel SoC Functional Validation Engineer 

United States, Oregon, Hillsboro 

388573498

Job Description

As a Post-Silicon Validation Engineer your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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/S and system-level issues using advanced tools and methodologies, ensuring timely root-cause analysis.
• Drive validation automation, coverage improvement, and process efficiency for validation execution.

Additional Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the willingness to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging.

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):

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in post-silicon validation, particularly in CPU, SoC, or chipset domains.
• 6+ months experience with CPU architecture, microarchitecture, or Power Management flows.
• 6+ months experience in silicon validation tools, lab equipment (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), and debugging techniques.
• ·6+ months experience in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, or Perl) to develop validation tools and frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience with Intel architecture, silicon bring-up, and validation flow.
• Knowledge of firmware and software interaction with hardware.
• 3+ years’ experience with CPU architecture, debug features, microarchitecture, and Power Management flows.
• 3+ years’ experience in silicon validation tools, lab equipment (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), and debugging techniques.
• Familiarity with power and performance testing methodologies.

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 $121,050.00-$170,890.00*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience