Platform Validation Engineering Intern

Intel Corporation; Región Centro; Hybrid; MXN 167,000 - 257,000; Part time

Job summary

Intel Corporation is seeking a motivated Platform Validation Engineering Intern to join the Data Center Group. You will support validation activities, gain hands-on debugging and automation experience, and contribute to high‑performance platform solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes scripting, OS deployment, test execution, and root-cause analysis with a collaborative team in a hybrid work model at our Mexico site.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with two years remaining as a student.
• 6+ months experience in Python scripting and Linux.
• Experience in system validation/testing or related validation activities.
• English level: intermediate to advanced.

Responsibilities

• Set up platforms including hardware configuration and OS deployment.
• Execute test cases and report results to support validation cycles.
• Perform triage to identify root causes of issues.
• Improve testing efficiency by scripting manual test cases.
• Automate test plans using orchestration tools to enhance accuracy.
• Adhere to engineering processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines.

Skills

Python scripting

Linux OS

Test automation

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

GitHub/GitLab/SVN

Jenkins

Airflow

Job description

Job Details: Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Platform Validation Engineering Intern to join our team. In this role, you will support validation activities for cutting-edge technologies, playing a critical part in ensuring the functionality and quality of Intel's platform solutions. You will gain hands‑on exposure to real-world validation, debugging, and automation challenges in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Business Group

The Data Center Group (DCG) drives innovation to deliver high‑performance computing platforms that support Intel's broader goals of advancing data‑centric solutions.

Our team focuses on validating platforms and systems vital to Intel's success by ensuring performance, reliability, and readiness.

Joining this group offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Intel's leadership in data center technologies while collaborating with hardware and software teams.

Responsibilities

• Set up platforms, including hardware configuration and Operating System deployment.
• Execute test cases and report results to support validation cycles.
• Perform triage activities to identify root causes of issues.
• Improve testing efficiency by scripting manual test cases.
• Automate test plans using orchestration tools to enhance process accuracy.
• Adhere to established engineering processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Strong organizational skills
• eagerness to learn
• willingness to work effectively in team‑based environments

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, two years remaining as an active student.
• 6+ months of experience in the following:
  • Scripting languages like Python.
  • Working with Linux OS on any distribution.
  • Assembling computers and updating firmware/software.
  • In system validation (testing).
  • Intermediate to advanced English level.
• Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of relevant industry job experience, internship experience, and/or schoolwork/classes/research.
• 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 in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with version control tools such as GitHub, SVN, GitLab, etc.
• Experience with automation tools like Jenkins and Airflow.

We encourage you to explore this opportunity to improve your skills, tackle exciting challenges, and make a meaningful contribution to Intel's mission.

Candidate Identification Requirements

• Mexican Security Number (NSS)
• Tax Identification Number (RFC)
• CURP identification number

Job Type: Student / Intern

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. Intel’s official careers website.