Intel NPU Lab Automation Engineer 

Ireland 

377330623

Job Description

The NPU group specializes in high-performance, ultra-low power neural network technology for advanced AI applications. Step inside our world and you'll find one brilliant mind after another working together in a spirit of collaboration that is simply contagious. And through this shared dedication, a culture of innovation and exploration, we do more than deliver the latest technologies. We deliver the future. And this is where you come in. We need innovators and proven communicators like you to push our thinking. We need your strong collaboration and organizational skills, as well as your ability to effectively work with and manage teams. You will help push us to the next level. Joining NPU means joining a dynamic team at a company that has established a reputation for innovation.As an NPU Lab and Automation Engineer you will be active in supporting NPU group development activities across all our development disciplines.
Activities will include:Automation and Infrastructure Development

• Designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions to streamline test and validation workflows, with a focus on scalability and efficiency.

• Building CI/CD pipelines to automate software integration, testing, and deployment processes.

• Utilizing tools such as Ansible, Python, and other scripting languages to automate hardware setup and configuration tasks.

• Hardware and Software Debugging

• Diagnosing and resolving issues with test platforms and supporting hardware, including pre-production and experimental systems.

• Troubleshooting software configuration problems, ensuring toolchains, libraries, and dependencies are correctly installed and optimized.

• Working collaboratively with development teams to identify and address bottlenecks or compatibility issues between hardware and software.

Operational Excellence

• Implementing processes to track and optimize utilization of lab resources, including hardware inventory and compute capacity.

• Developing monitoring solutions for hardware and automation reliability, ensuring robust uptime and performance metrics.

• Proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years work experience is required.

• Honours degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering (or similar discipline)

Desired Technical Skills

• Expertise in automation tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, and Terraform.

• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, and PowerShell.

• Familiarity with hardware setup, including board bring-up, peripheral configuration, and debugging interfaces (e.g., JTAG, UART).

• Experience with version control systems such as Git and collaboration platforms like GitLab/GitHub.

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Required Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated team dynamics / ability to work as part of a high performing team.

• Ability to deal with ambiguity in defining activities and direction.

• Good planning and organization skills.

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 BenefitsThis role will require an on-site presence.