Silicon/Electrical Validation Engineer

Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Hybrid work model

Vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon is seeking a Silicon/Electrical Validation Engineer to contribute to validating next-generation CPU I/O and interface technologies. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop strategies, debug issues, and drive robust solutions from silicon through production.

The role emphasizes hands-on validation, scripting in Python/C++, and collaboration across hardware, firmware, design, and manufacturing to ensure product quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience, or Master's with 1+ years of experience.
• Experience with high-speed analog and digital CPU IO circuits.
• RTL design and/or scripting in pre/post silicon environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute electrical validation plans for CPU I/O interfaces and platform technologies.
• Create validation methodologies, test content, and automation solutions to evaluate electrical performance.
• Perform silicon and platform debugging to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Utilize lab equipment to characterize high-speed interfaces and system behavior.
• Develop validation scripts and automation using Python.
• Collaborate across hardware, BIOS, firmware, design, manufacturing, and validation teams to resolve technical issues.
• Analyze test results and provide data-driven recommendations to improve quality and reliability.
• Assess electrical health across silicon, platform, and system-level implementations.

Skills

High speed analog & digital circuits

Mixed signal design validation

RTL design & scripting

Python or C/C++

Hardware lab experience

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related

Master's in Electrical Engineering or related (1+ yrs)

Tools

USB3.2/USB4

DP/HDMI/PCIe standards

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: About the Role

Join our Analog Validation team within Silicon & Platform Engineering and contribute to the validation of next-generation CPU technologies.

In this role, you will help ensure the performance, reliability, and quality of cutting-edge processor I/O and interface technologies used in modern computing platforms.

As a Silicon/Electrical Validation Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop validation strategies, identify and debug issues, analyze system behavior, and drive robust solutions from silicon development through high-volume manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Develop and execute electrical validation plans for CPU I/O interfaces and related platform technologies.
• Create validation methodologies, test content, and automation solutions to evaluate electrical performance and functionality.
• Perform silicon and platform debugging to identify root causes and help drive corrective actions.
• Utilize lab equipment and measurement tools to characterize high-speed electrical interfaces and system behavior.
• Develop and maintain validation scripts and automation solutions using Python.
• Collaborate with hardware, BIOS, firmware, design, manufacturing, and validation teams to resolve technical issues.
• Analyze test results and provide data-driven recommendations to improve product quality and reliability.
• Assess electrical health across silicon, platform, and system-level implementations.
• Support validation efforts throughout the product lifecycle, including design, pre-silicon activities, bring-up, characterization, qualification, and production readiness.
• Document validation methodologies, test procedures, findings, and recommendations.

Behavioral traits that we are looking for:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Curious mindset with a passion for understanding complex system behavior.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and influence technical decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn emerging technologies.
• Data-driven decision-making approach.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life. See Intel Benefits for more details.

Note: This role requires regular onsite presence to fulfill essential job responsibilities.

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience. Or a Master's degree in the same field with 1+ years of experience.

• High speed analog and digital circuits of CPU IO
• Experience in mixed signal design validation
• RTL design and/or scripting in pre or post Si environment
• Experience in software development demonstrated proficiency with Python or C/C ++
• Experience with hardware lab with test equipment computer systems and/or test stations

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• High speed hardware design including schematic capturing and layout design is a plus
• Good knowledge of signal integrity and power delivery network is a plus
• Good knowledge of USB3.2, USB4, DP, HDMI, PCIe standards is a strong plus

Why Apply:

If you're passionate about hardware, silicon technologies, and solving complex engineering challenges, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to grow your career. You'll gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle, work with advanced validation tools and technologies, and collaborate across design, firmware, platform, and manufacturing teams while building expertise in next-generation CPU platforms.

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations: US, Arizona, Phoenix

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: $105,650.00-200,340.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.
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