GPU Validation Engineer

Intel Corporation; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock bonuses

Retirement plans

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Folsom, CA, is seeking a GPU Validation Engineer to define validation methodologies and build emulation/prototyping models. You will debug silicon, maintain validation infra, and drive performance, power, and area goals across media and display interactions.

You will collaborate with architecture, design, board and manufacturing teams to optimize validation and publish reports detailing results to cross-functional groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in pre-silicon validation techniques, tools, and debugging.
• 4+ years coding in C, C++, Python, and scripting for automation.
• 4+ years of knowledge in computer architecture and microarchitecture fundamentals.
• 4+ years’ experience with emulation (ZeBu/Palladium).

Responsibilities

• Define validation methodologies for GPUs focusing on media, display, and system interactions.
• Build and test emulation and prototyping models for GPU.
• Perform silicon debug to identify root causes and resolve GPU issues.
• Develop and maintain post-silicon validation infrastructure and tests.
• Conduct validation testing to meet performance, power, and area goals.
• Review design changes for impact on validation plans and timelines.
• Test interactions between GPU features using validation tools.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, and manufacturing teams to optimize validation.
• Publish comprehensive GPU validation reports and communicate findings.

Skills

Pre-silicon validation

C/C++/Python

Computer architecture

Emulation tooling

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

ZeBu

Palladium

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone.

Life at Intel

The Role and Impact

As a GPU Validation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of Intel's industry-leading graphics processing units (GPUs). Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve defining and executing validation methodologies, debugging, and optimizing GPU features. By contributing to the development of cutting‑edge validation infrastructure, you will help deliver products that meet rigorous performance, power, and quality standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to innovate and make a tangible impact on Intel's graphics technology.

Business group

You will be part of Intel's Data Center Group (DCG), a team dedicated to delivering world‑class GPU solutions for diverse applications such as gaming, AI, and high‑performance computing. DCG focuses on driving innovation and supporting Intel's mission to shape the future of technology by creating advanced graphics architectures that power systems across desktop, mobile, server, and edge environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and execute validation methodologies for GPUs, focusing on interaction between media, display, and system-level features.
• Build and test emulation and prototyping models for GPU.
• Perform silicon debug to identify root causes and resolve functional and triage failures for GPU‑related issues.
• Develop and maintain post-silicon validation infrastructure, including performance monitors, behavioral checkers, and test environments.
• Conduct validation testing to ensure performance, power, and area goals are met, leveraging hardware and software tools.
• Review design changes to assess their impact on validation plans, timelines, and tasks.
• Test interactions between GPU features using validation tools and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, board, platform, and manufacturing teams to optimize validation methodologies.
• Publish comprehensive GPU validation reports, summarize results, and communicate findings to relevant teams.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of industry experience OR Master's degree in a relevant field with 3+ years of experience.
• 4+ years' experience in pre-silicon validation techniques, tools, and debugging.
• 4+ years' experience in C, C++, Python, and scripting for automation and validation tasks.
• 4+ years' experience in computer architecture and microarchitecture fundamentals.
• 4+ years' experience with emulation (preferably ZeBu/Palladium).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with PCIe standards and compliance processes.
• Knowledge of GPU architecture.
• Experience with FPGA prototyping, or acceleration platforms.
• Experience developing validation protocols and strategies.
• Experience with hardware debug tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and in-circuit emulators.
• Exposure to Design for Debug (DFD) tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with GPU artificial intelligence benchmarks, rendering concepts, and industry‑standard APIs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross‑functional teams.

Benefits at Intel

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, California, Folsom Additional Locations: US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro, US, Texas, Austin

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

Benefits We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US

$122,440.00-232,190.00 USD

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.

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