System Software Validation Engineer

Job Description

Intel creates world-changing technology that improves the life of every person on the planet. For more than 50 years, Intel and our people have had a profound influence on the world, driving business and society forward by creating radical innovation that revolutionizes the way we live. When you join Intel, you become part of a global organization with big ambitions. Edge Computing Group (ECG) is a division within Client Computing Group (CCG), that focused on transforming vertical industries by accelerating digital transformation, driving AI at the edge, and fostering an unmatched broad ecosystem. Employees of the Edge Computing Group have an exciting opportunity before them: To grow Intel's leadership position in the rapidly evolving Edge and AI market by delivering the best silicon, software and services that meet a wide range of customer requirements.You will join Software Validation Engineering (SVE) team where you will deliver software functional requirements for ECG products and differentiated silicon targeting various Edge and AI products, in both pre-silicon and post-silicon environment. Responsibilities include innovations, automation, development and execution of shift left validation methodology to achieve effectiveness of the validation methodology. The role requires collaborating with various stakeholders, from Functional Validation, BIOS and Firmware teams, COE teams, Customer enabling, Architecture, Design, Board, Software and other Pre-or Post-silicon Validation teams for continuous improvement of pre-or post-silicon validation coverage at systems and cross platform level.This is a technical and individual contributor role. In this position:

• Perform verification and validation on software integration and ingredients.
• Lead, architect, define, integrate, validate, debug and automate software testing across the stack for a specific product, platform, feature, or technology.
• Designs and develops a software validation environment, the integration, and the enabling of the software stack.
• Responsible for the creation of validation plans, automation, associated methodologies, and triage and debugging of failures.
• Writes and maintains validation standards and procedures, analyzes the results to ensure correct functionality, triages failures, and recommends or develops corrective action.
• Assesses the state of the art and employs new methods to improve quality, automation, and product release efficiency.
• Provides feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of programming languages, systems, and computation software.
• Researches and drives innovative solutions for software validation including technical papers and proof-of-concepts.
• Chairing and participates in Software Quality Events to disposition and driving software sightings and issues to satisfactory closure.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor.Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master and/or Doctorate degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related fields.
• 6 or more years of industry experiences in software and automation in programming or scripting languages like C, C++, Python.
• Desire in pathfinding, exploring and learning new things and driving for engineering excellence and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Intel platforms, including Core and Xeon processors. x86
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems, including Windows Clients, Windows LTSC and Windows Server.
• Background in system validation, including test strategy development, test execution and ability to identify, analyze, and resolve hardware and software issues.
• A hands-on senior technical person with proven track records in cross platforms and products system level debugging skills, with in depth knowledge in OS working internals, kernel system and architecture, device drivers and SW stack.
• Certified Tester Foundation or Advanced Level (CTFL / CTAL) is a plus.

The candidate should be

• A strong validation leader and a trustworthy team player.
• Highly adaptable with strong influencing skills.
• Strong communication, articulation and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated with strong analytical skills.
• A resourceful person who can work independently.
• An innovative person with creative thinking.

Inside this Business Group

The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them. As the largest business unit at Intel, CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.

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.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.

Working Model

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.