CPU Post Silicon Validation Engineer

**Job Details:**

**Job Description:**

**Do Something Wonderful!**

Intel put the Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is this obsessed with engineering a brighter future. Every day, we create world changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth. So, if you have a big idea, let's do something wonderful together. Join us, because at Intel, we are building a better tomorrow.

**Who We Are**

The core CPU team is powered by some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the industry and we need you. Intel has a vision to create and extend computing technology to connect and enrich the lives of every person. We are designing future generations of high-performance core CPUs using the most advanced and innovative process technologies. If you are looking to grow and develop your skillsets while be surrounded by highly motivated and knowledgeable teammates, then this is the organization for you.

Core CPUs are the industry leading performance per watt CPU that helps:

+ Power the latest Intel laptops, desktops and high-end gaming platforms.

+ Drive 5G communications by serving as the base-station that delivers essential data from your electronic devices across the world at maximum bandwidth.

+ Create Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning devices.

**Who You Are**

Join Intel Post Silicon Validation Team to work on the latest CPU technologies. The role entails the following:

+ Defines, develops, and performs functional validation for CPUs, focusing on validation of the CPU internals and CPU integration in system level features for Intel performance and power efficient cores.

+ Develops post silicon validation infrastructure (e.g., performance monitors, behavioral checkers, state space coverage) and test environment used in validation testing.

+ Executes post silicon test plan and performs silicon debug to identify root causes and resolves all functional and triage failures for CPU issues.

+ Tests interactions between various CPU features using validation infrastructure.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 CPU validation methodologies and test plans, executes validation plans, and collaborates with other engineers for design optimization, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.

+ Applies knowledge of CPU core architecture, processor microarchitecture, and design.Publishes CPU 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 CPU 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).

+ Proactive

+ Tolerance and ability to work with ambiguity

+ Desire to learn and take initiative

+ Strong verbal and written communications skills

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

**Qualifications:**

You must possess the below minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Relevant experience can be obtained through schoolwork, classes, project work, internships, and/or military experience. Additional preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science and 6+ years of relevant experience -OR- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer and 4+ years of relevant experience.

+ 6+ years of experience with the following:

+ Computer architecture

+ x86 Assembly

+ silicon testing, debug, and analysis

+ CPU design

+ Test writing/generation, coverage analysis, failure debug, root cause analysis

+ Hardware modeling language, such as Verilog, VHDL, or System Verilog and industry standard logic simulation tools

+ Development in one of the commonly used scripting languages (Python, Perl)

+ Operating in Unix environment

**Job Type:**

Experienced Hire

**Shift:**

Shift 1 (United States of America)

**Primary Location:**

US, Texas, Austin

**Additional Locations:**

**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.

**Position of Trust**

N/A

**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:

https://jobs.intel.com/en/benefits

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

$161,230.00-$227,620.00

**S** **al** **ary** **range** **dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.**

**Work Model for this Role**

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.