SoC Validation Architect

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job ID JR0257682 Job Category Silicon Hardware Engineering Work Mode Hybrid Experience Level Experienced Full/Part Time Full Time

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Job Description

Intel Foundry Services (IFS) is an independent foundry business that is established to meet our customers unique product needs. With the first Open System Foundry model in the world, our combined offerings of wafer fabrication, advanced process, and packaging technology, chiplet, software, robust ecosystem, and assembly and test capabilities help our customers build their innovative silicon designs and deliver full end-to-end customizable products from Intels secure, resilient, and sustainable source of supply. IFS is looking for a Validation Architect. The opportunity will be part of the Customer Solutions Engineering (CSE) group which is responsible for the portions of the system foundry that brings the best of Intel technologies to IFS customers, differentiating and accelerating their solutions from architecture to post-silicon validation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to: Validation Strategy: Develop and define the overall validation strategy for the SoC, considering functional, power, performance and reliability aspects. Validation scope: Hands on experience in Pre-Silicon, Post-Silicon, Emulation, Simulation and SIMICS virtual platform Tech readiness: Identify validation specific roadblock proactively during initial planning stage and come up with solutions Test Planning: Collaborate with design teams to understand the SoC architecture and create comprehensive test plans that cover various scenarios and use cases Testbench and Test content Development: Design and implement verification testbenches to validate the functionality of the SoC. This involves creating complex test scenarios and environments. Test Automation: Develop automated test scripts and tools to streamline the validation process, improve efficiency, and increase test coverage. Test tools strategy: Define synthetic, random and directed test tools to be used for effective validation Debugging: Work closely with design and Firmware teams to debug issues identified during validation, including root cause analysis and resolution. Reference platform: Collaborate with board design engineers to provide debug and validation requirements needed in reference validation platform Power On Czar: Lead SOC bringup and drive task force needed to drive any issues to closure Performance Validation: Ensure that the SoC meets performance requirements by conducting thorough performance testing and optimization. Compliance Testing: Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure the SoC adheres to industry standards and specifications. Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of validation plans, test cases, and results. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, software, and verification teams, to ensure a holistic approach to SoC validation

Qualifications

� Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field. � 8+ years of experience in SoC validation team in a lead or architect role. � Proficiency in C programming � Proficiency in hardware description languages (e.g., Verilog, SystemVerilog). � Experience with verification methodologies (e.g., UVM) and simulation tools. � Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl) for test automation. � Familiarity with industry standards and specifications related to SoC design and validation. � Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. � Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Inside this Business Group

Intel Foundry is a systems foundry dedicated to transforming the global semiconductor industry by delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era. With a focus on scalability, AI advancement, and shaping the future, we provide an unparalleled blend of an industry-leading technology, a rich IP portfolio, a world-class design ecosystem, and an operationally resilient global manufacturing supply chain. As stewards of Moore's Law, we persistently innovate and foster collaboration within an extensive partner ecosystem to advance technologies and enable our customers to design leadership products. Our strategic investments in geographically diverse manufacturing capacities bolster the resilience of the semiconductor supply chain, particularly for advanced products. Leveraging our technological prowess, expansive manufacturing scale, and a more sustainable supply chain, Intel Foundry empowers the world to deliver essential computing, server, mobile, networking, and automotive systems for the AI era. This position is part of Foundry Services within Intel Foundry. Foundry Services is a customer-oriented service organization. This business unit is completely dedicated to the success of its customers with full P&L responsibilities. This model will ensure that our foundry customers' products will receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments.

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.

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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. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.

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