Intel is seeking a Senior Principal Post-Silicon Validation Engineer to ensure the quality and functionality of cutting-edge CPU products for laptops, desktops, and gaming systems, validating complex CPU/SOC architectures and driving excellence in product reliability and performance.
Requirements
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in post-silicon validation, pre-silicon verification, or design, particularly in CPU, SOC, or chipset
- Deep expertise in SOC and CPU architecture, microarchitecture, and power management flows
- 8+ years of experience with silicon validation tools, lab equipment (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), and debugging techniques.
- 5+ years of experience mentoring and developing junior engineers as a technical team
- Familiarity with power and performance testing methodologies.
- Experience with Intel architecture, silicon bring-up, and validation flows.
- 8+ years of experience in scripting and programming (Python, C/C++, Perl) for validation tools and frameworks
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive validation plans for CPU/SOC functionality, power, and thermal management across multiple silicon platforms.
- Design, implement, and debug validation tests and methodologies in post-silicon environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—design, firmware, software, and manufacturing—to identify and resolve issues.
- Analyze and debug CPU/SOC and system-level issues using advanced tools and techniques.
- Lead debug task forces to root-cause and resolve issues impacting program milestones.
- Drive automation, coverage improvement, and process efficiency in validation execution.
- Ensure seamless integration and delivery of products to market by working closely with internal stakeholders.
Other
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently.
- Proven effectiveness in collaborative, cross-functional environments.
- Exceptional problem-solving and debugging capabilities.
- Recognized as a domain expert with a track record of influencing technical direction across Intel and the industry.
