Functional Validation Engineer
Job Description
- Defines, develops, and performs functional validation for integrated SoCs, focusing on validation of IP integration, interaction between IPs, and system level features.
- Applies various hardware and software level tools and techniques to ensure validation coverage and that performance, power, and area goals are met.
- Reviews proposed design changes to assess impact on validation plans, tasks, and timelines.
- Develops SoC validation methodologies, validation test plans, executes validation plans, and collaborates with other engineers for design optimization, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
- Performs silicon debug to identify root causes and resolves all functional and triage failures for SoC issues.
- Tests interactions between various SoC features using validation infrastructure.
- Develops postsilicon validation infrastructure (e.g., performance monitors, behavioral checkers, state space coverage) and test environment used in validation testing.
- Publishes SoC validation reports summarizing all validation activities performed, reviews results, and communicates to relevant teams.
- Works with architecture, design, verification, board, platform, and manufacturing teams to maintain and improve debug, validation test strategy, methodologies, and processes for SoC interfaces and to meet desired product specifications.
- Develops content to create or increase specific IP interactions using a variety of tools and techniques (including patching techniques using microcode, firmware, or custom OS builds).
- Engages in all phases of the product life cycle and develops and validates content, infrastructure, and bug hunts in multiple environments (e.g., simulation, emulation, FPGAs) to ensure silicon readiness.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.
- Bachelor´s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computing Engineer or similar field.
- 1 year of relevant experience in software development using either C, C++ or Python programing Languages.
Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
- Knowledge on Linux operating system, driver development or SW development for embedded or SoC systems.
- Knowledge of PC architecture or I/O communication protocols, and experience doing HW/SW debug.
Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
Inside this Business Group
The Data Center & Artificial Intelligence Group (DCAI) is at the heart of Intel’s transformation from a PC company to a company that runs the cloud and billions of smart, connected computing devices. The data center is the underpinning for every data-driven service, from artificial intelligence to 5G to high-performance computing, and DCG delivers the products and technologies—spanning software, processors, storage, I/O, and networking solutions—that fuel cloud, communications, enterprise, and government data centers around the world.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.Maggie Offensive Security Researcher
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