Post-silicon Validation and Debug Engineer

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Oregon, Hillsboro, United States +1

This role is for a Post-Silicon Validation and Debug Engineer focused on CPU/SOC products for consumer devices. The responsibilities include developing and executing validation plans, designing and debugging tests, collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing issues, and driving automation. The role requires experience in post-silicon validation, pre-silicon verification, or design, particularly in CPU/SOC domains, and familiarity with silicon validation tools and scripting languages.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop and execute validation plans to verify CPU/SOC functionality, power, and thermal management across multiple silicon platforms
  2. Design, implement, and debug validation tests and methodologies for post-silicon environments
  3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, firmware, software, and manufacturing, to identify and resolve issues
  4. Analyze and debug CPU/SOC and system-level issues using advanced tools and methodologies
  5. Lead debug task forces to root-cause and resolve issues impacting program milestones

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in Post-silicon validation, pre-silicon verification or Design, particularly in CPU, SOC, or chipset domains.
  • 2+ years of experience with Technology such as SOC and CPU architecture, microarchitecture, and Power Management flows.
  • 1+ years of experience with Silicon validation tools, lab equipment (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), and debugging techniques.
  • 1+ years of experience with Scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, or Perl) to develop validation tools and frameworks.
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to prioritize multiple projects and work independently
  • Willingness to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills

Nice to have

  • 2+ years of experience with Graphics, Media, Display IPs architecture, microarchitecture, and Power Management flows.
  • Candidates with advanced degrees and 5+ years' experience encouraged to apply.
  • Familiarity with power and performance testing methodologies is a plus.
  • Experience with Intel architecture, silicon bring-up, and validation flow.
  • Knowledge of firmware and software interaction with hardware.