Core to Memory and I/O Engineer | SoC Power Thermal Performance Validation (Temporary position)

154 Intel Tecnologia de Mexico, SdeRLdeCV; Región Centro; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Guadalajara is seeking a SoC Power Thermal Performance Validation and Optimization Engineer to ensure power, thermal, and performance benchmarks are met at the SoC level. You will develop validation methodologies and optimize hardware/software solutions.

This temporary 12-month contract role requires collaboration with architecture, design, firmware and software teams, plus experience in core-to-memory and I/O validation, Python, and debugging SoC-level issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in core-to-memory (or similar performance validation area) and/or I/O (PCIe, CLX, Accelerators) validation.
• 1+ years of experience developing and / or optimization of core-to-memory and I/O power/performance KPI's.
• Intermediate to advanced English level.
• Must have unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico (this role is not eligible for visa or immigration sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute SoC-level Core-to-Memory and I/O validation and optimization plans across Intel products.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, firmware, and software teams to meet targets and specs.
• Establish and execute Core-to-Memory (bandwidth, latency, workloads, benchmarks, tunings) and I/O, CXL, Accelerators, and Concurrency methodologies for validating hardware/software optimizations.
• Perform SoC-level debug to identify root causes and resolve failures related to Core-to-Memory and I/O.
• Configure and set up performance monitors and data loggers to collect and analyze Core-to-Memory and I/O transactions/data.
• Develop and maintain validation infrastructure, including monitors, behavioral checkers, and testing environments.
• Produce comprehensive validation reports and communicate findings with teams.
• Drive continuous improvements to validation strategies, methodologies, and processes.

Skills

Core-to-Memory validation

I/O validation (PCIe, CXL)

Python programming

SoC-level debugging

Performance benchmarking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data logging / acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

JTAG debuggers

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Performance monitors/counters

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: As a SoC Power Thermal Performance Validation and Optimization Engineer, you will play an essential role in ensuring Intel's products achieve optimal power, thermal, and performance benchmarks at the system-on-chip (SoC) level. In this position, you will develop and execute validation methodologies, optimize hardware/software solutions, and perform SoC-level debugging to address power, thermal, and performance challenges. Your contribution will directly impact Intel's ability to deliver competitive, high-performing products to market.

This is a Temporary position (12 months).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute System-on-Chip (SoC)-level Core-to-Memory performance and Input/Output (I/O) to memory, Compute Express Link (CXL), Accelerators, and Concurrency validation and optimization plans across Intel products.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, firmware, and software teams to ensure Core-to-Memory, Input/Output (I/O), and performance meet competitive targets and specifications.
• Establish and execute Core-to-Memory (bandwidth, latency, workloads, benchmarks, tunings - prefetcher, Memory Controller, Core Building Block) and Input/Output to memory, Compute Express Link (CXL), Accelerators (Data Streaming Accelerator and In-Memory Analytics Accelerator), and Concurrency methodologies for validating hardware/software optimizations and ensure alignment with business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Perform System-on-Chip (SoC)-level debug to identify root causes and resolve functional and triage failures related to Core-to-Memory performance and the Input/Output (I/O) domain.
• Configure and set up performance monitors/tools and data loggers to collect and analyze Core-to-Memory and Input/Output transactions/data.
• Develop and maintain validation infrastructure, including Core-to-Memory and Input/Output performance monitors, behavioral checkers, and testing environments.
• Produce comprehensive validation reports summarizing activities and results and communicates findings effectively with relevant teams.
• Drive continuous improvements to validation strategies, methodologies, and processes.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Effective communication and documentation skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Advanced teamwork skills to work across team in multi-faceted groups (architecture, design, verification, firmware, software, and platform teams).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in core-to-memory (or similar performance validation area) and/or I/O (PCIe, CLX, Accelerators) validation.
• 1+ years of experience developing and / or optimization of core-to-memory and I/O power/performance KPI's.
• Intermediate to advanced English level.
• Must have unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico (this role is not eligible for visa or immigration sponsorship).

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree is preferred.
• Debugging experience for SoC-level power, thermal, and performance failures.
• Knowledge of hardware/software optimizations for performance workloads, benchmarks, and I/O validation.
• Experience with System (SoC) level debug using JTAG debuggers.
• Familiarity with validation tools such as performance monitors/counters, data acquisition/loggers, behavioral checkers, and state space coverage techniques.
• Familiar with system board design/debugging and usage of lab equipment like Oscilloscope and Logic analyzer.
• Experience with core-to-memory and I/O performance modeling, benchmarking, and validation infrastructure setup.
• Experience with Python Programming language.

Requirements may be met through a combination of relevant industry experience, internship experience, and/or academic work, coursework, or research. Candidates who have completed their degree and whose professional experience is limited to internships may also be considered.

Job Type: Intel Contract Employee Shift: Shift 1 (Mexico) Primary Location: Mexico, Guadalajara Additional Locations:

Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.

* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.