Post-Silicon CPU/SoC Validation & Debug Engineer

Intel; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel is seeking a Post‑Silicon Validation Engineer to verify CPU/SOC functionality, power, and thermal management across multiple silicon platforms. You will work with cross‑functional teams to debug issues and drive validation automation, ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality CPU products for laptops, desktops, and gaming systems.

The role requires 2+ years in post‑silicon validation or related design, proficiency with lab tools, and Python/C/C++ or Perl for tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in post-silicon validation, pre-silicon verification or Design, particularly in CPU, SOC, or chipset domains.
• 1+ years of experience with silicon validation tools, lab equipment (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), and debugging techniques.
• Scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, or Perl) to develop validation tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation plans to verify CPU/SOC functionality, power, and thermal management across multiple silicon platforms
• Design, implement, and debug validation tests and methodologies for post-silicon environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, firmware, software, and manufacturing, to identify and resolve issues
• Analyze and debug CPU/SOC and system-level issues using advanced tools and methodologies
• Lead debug task forces to root‑cause and resolve issues impacting program milestones
• Drive validation automation, coverage improvement, and process efficiency for validation execution
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth integration and delivery of products to the market

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving and debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Job description

Intel is seeking a Post‑Silicon Validation Engineer to verify CPU/SOC functionality, power, and thermal management across multiple silicon platforms. You will work with cross‑functional teams to debug issues and drive validation automation, ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality CPU products for laptops, desktops, and gaming systems.

The role requires 2+ years in post‑silicon validation or related design, proficiency with lab tools, and Python/C/C++ or Perl for tooling.