NPU SW/HW Validation Engineer (Power Measurements)

Job Description

The Intel Neural Processing Unit (NPU) Team has been at the forefront of designing and delivering solutions for exciting new machine vision and artificial intelligence markets and has delivered the first successful integrated NPU generations for Intel Core 100H and Intel Core 200V series.

We continue to work on innovative Neural Processing Accelerator designs, resulting in exciting opportunities for experienced validation engineers. The Neural Processing Unit NPU Software team is responsible for delivering embedded Software and Firmware for these SoC developments and is looking for a NPU IP Validation Engineer and Power Measurements Specialist in Gdansk, Poland.

Intel NPU organization is dedicated to research and development for the future of AI - unprecedented scale for enabling machine intelligence on Edge, desktop, and mobile computers. While achieving minimal power consumption Intel AI accelerators are targeting daily use for millions of devices.

Our team is working to utilize the OpenVINO toolkit and underlying MLIR infrastructure to redefine the limits of Neural Networks performance for the Neural Processing Units generations to come. The NPU Software team is part of a global working environment with colleagues located around the globe. Joining us means joining a dynamic team at a company that has established a reputation for innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work directly with hardware - measure IP power efficiency in designed use case scenarios

• Research new tests and measurement methods, create reports and analysis documents

• Develop robust automation code for designed test scenarios with added power measurements data

The Opportunity:

• Work in innovative advanced AI project with various component teams located in Ireland, Romania, Poland, and US

• Work in small team of engineers conducting research, measurements and validation tasks on new generation hardware

• Experience dynamics of new technology development and opportunities to invent patents

• Grow and share experience developing in Python

• Deeply understand underlying designs in x86 architectures - learn how new laptops are built

• Opportunities to build real life use cases with LLM, CNN and other models using OpenVINO

• Opportunities to learn pre-silicon testing, HW emulation and simulation

• Opportunities to learn about product development cycles and basics of silicon manufacturing processes

• Learn validation role workflows and work in Agile project framework

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong understanding of basic computer science and technologies including AI field; 4-5 years of relevant professional working experience

• Proven experience with Python (3+ years), fluency with dataframe type, experience with libraries (pandas, numpy, matplotlib, pytest); experience with dash or flask will be an advantage

• Experience in electronics and measurements (work related or hobbyist); experience with NI DAQ equipment will be an advantage

• Ability to consume and produce technical SW/HW architecture documentation and research analysis reports with ease

• Generic daily developer's experience working with Windows and Linux OS

• Ability to communicate in English fluently both written and spoken

• Strong drive to completion mindset, passionate on solving problems and positive thinker

• Can do attitude and natural curiosity of diving deep to understand an issue

• Willing to work on-site if tasking requires physical access to hardware

What we offer:

At Intel, employees share in successes, enjoy comprehensive rewards and are inspired by an innovative & inclusive workplace. What can you expect when there is a match between us?

• We guarantee you will be working in a safe environment, in an organization which profoundly understands the current health situation worldwide. Either at your own home or in our premises if needed, the security and wellbeing of you and your family stands as our utmost responsibility.

• You will have constant opportunities to develop your professional career through technical and soft skills training, taking part in innovation projects or rotational programs

• Flexible working hours are important to us

• And our Amazing Benefits to make life easier and more enjoyable are waiting for you:Stock Program, Annual and Quarterly Bonuses, Employee Pension Plan, Medical Plan and life insurance for you and your Family, Peer to peer recognition, Ticket restaurant Card, Multisport Card / Holiday card, Groups of enthusiasts, Exclusive employee discounts, (online) events and many more.

• Rewards Experience @ Intel Poland: https://jobs.intel.com/pl/benefits

* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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.