Quality and Reliability System Engineer (Contract)

Intel; Kulim; On-site; MYR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel in Kulim, Malaysia is seeking a CPU Validation Engineer to design, develop and execute validation strategies for next‑generation CPUs. You will perform system stress tests, automate validation flows and contribute tools to debug and optimize performance across Windows and Linux environments.

You will collaborate with architecture, design, verification, board, platform and manufacturing teams to identify root causes, perform silicon debugging, and help build post‑silicon validation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, electronics engineering or a related field.
• English proficiency (B2+), with strong communication.
• Strong Python programming skills; knowledge of C++ or OO languages is a plus.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, Fedora).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute system stress experiments for CPU validation.
• Automate stress flows controlling voltage, temperature, and frequency.
• Create and refine test tools and scripts for validation content.
• Analyze and optimize workloads in stress experiments.
• Define and execute functional validation methodologies for CPUs.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, verification, board, platform, and manufacturing teams.
• Perform silicon debug to identify root causes of failures.
• Develop and maintain post-silicon validation infrastructure and automation.

Skills

Python programming

English proficiency

C++ programming

Windows/Linux experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, electronics engineering or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Description:

The Role and ImpactAs a CPU Validation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the functionality and performance of Intel's cutting‑edge CPUs. You will contribute to designing, developing, and executing innovative validation strategies to test and optimize CPU features and internal components. Your work will directly impact the quality and reliability of Intel's high-performance, power‑efficient computing solutions, enabling advancements in technology that shape industries worldwide.

Business Group

You will be joining the Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE), a dynamic organization dedicated to driving innovation in semiconductor technologies. The group focuses on developing and validating key silicon products, ensuring their performance, reliability, and integration in various systems. Your contributions will support Intel's mission of delivering world‑class computing solutions to power a smarter and more connected world.

Key Responsibilities

• Innovative Experimentation: Develop and execute system stress experiments based on product requirements in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Automation Mastery: Automate system stress flows to control voltage, temperature, and frequency.
• Tool Development: Create and refine test tools and scripts to debug and validate system test content.
• Workload Optimization: Analyze and tune workloads to optimize their effectiveness within system‑level stress experiments.
• Insightful Analysis: Analyze and report on stress testing results, providing insights and recommendations for improvements.
• Define, develop, and execute functional validation methodologies and test plans for CPUs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including architecture, design, verification, board, platform, and manufacturing groups, to optimize CPU design and validation strategies.
• Perform silicon debug to identify root causes and resolve functional and triage failures for CPU issues.
• Develop and maintain post‑silicon validation infrastructure and automation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, electronics engineering or a related field with 0-1 years of hands‑on experience in domain with demonstrated skills gained through internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands‑on training.
• Proficiency in English (B2 level or higher), with strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidate will be working with international teams.
• Strong Python programming skills. Alternative programming expertise will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis (example, C++ or any other object‑oriented programming language).
• Experience working with various Operating Systems, including Windows and Linux (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, Fedora).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem‑solving skills with an ability to troubleshoot and debug hardware and software systems.
• Foundational understanding of CPU architecture and microarchitecture principles.
• Collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Passion for innovation and contributing to impactful technology advancements.

Employment Information

• Job Type: Intel Contract Employee
• Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia)
• Primary Location: Malaysia, Kulim
• Additional Locations: Malaysia, Penang

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 require an on‑site presence.

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 your hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.