On-Site Silicon Validation Engineer - Drive Performance

Intel; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 179,567 - 200,340; Full time

Job summary

Intel in California seeks a Silicon Validation Engineer to define and execute validation strategies for next‑gen silicon products. You will work with cross‑functional teams to debug, validate, and optimize silicon designs, ensuring performance goals and reliability for a broad range of applications.

The role emphasizes developing validation infrastructure, publishing detailed reports, and collaborating closely with architecture, design, and manufacturing to drive successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Science or STEM‑related field with required experience.
• Hands‑on experience in silicon validation or related validation fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and execute comprehensive functional validation plans and strategies for silicon products and integrated systems.
• Perform silicon debug to identify root causes of failures and resolve functional and triage issues across design components.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, verification, and manufacturing teams to optimize validation processes and troubleshoot challenges.
• Develop and implement post‑silicon validation infrastructure, including performance monitors, behavioral checkers, and test environments.
• Apply advanced hardware and software tools to ensure thorough validation coverage and meet performance goals.
• Test and validate interactions between system features and components using validation infrastructure and methodologies.
• Publish detailed validation reports and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain validation methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and coverage.
• Conduct system‑level testing across operating conditions to ensure product specifications are met.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, &/or Computer Engineering, or Science, or other STEM‑related degree

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, &/or Computer Engineering, or Science, or other STEM‑related degree

Job description

Intel in California seeks a Silicon Validation Engineer to define and execute validation strategies for next‑gen silicon products. You will work with cross‑functional teams to debug, validate, and optimize silicon designs, ensuring performance goals and reliability for a broad range of applications.

The role emphasizes developing validation infrastructure, publishing detailed reports, and collaborating closely with architecture, design, and manufacturing to drive successful product launches.