Ethernet System Integration Engineer

Job Title

Ethernet System Integration Engineer

Role Summary

Work on integration of firmware, board-level hardware, and silicon for Ethernet PHY subsystems (200G/400G/800G/1.6T) within Intel's Custom ASICs Development Group. Collaborate with cloud service providers and internal silicon, hardware, firmware, and software teams to deliver IPU- and FNIC-based solutions that meet customer requirements.

Drive feature requests, develop solutions, perform system-level validation and debug, and deliver documentation and test plans for production and customer environments.

Experience Level

Entry / Early Career - the position requires approximately 2+ years of relevant engineering experience in SW/FW test environments and IP validation.

Responsibilities

Deliver system-level integration, validation, and support for Ethernet PHY subsystems and related platform components.

• Integrate software, firmware, board, and silicon components to meet system requirements and customer constraints.
• Design and execute lab tests and benchmarks using advanced test and measurement equipment to characterize performance and reliability.
• Debug issues across hardware, firmware, and software, and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop automated test environments and tools to support validation and regression testing.
• Prepare installation, operation, and maintenance specifications and technical documentation.
• Respond to customer requests and support integration of solutions in customer environments.
• Lead component-level tradeoffs and assessments for performance, cost, reliability, and security.
• Plan and run proof-of-concept lab experiments and simulate real-life environments for pre-production evaluation.

Requirements

Core technical skills and hands-on validation experience required. Preferred skills are listed separately.

Must-have:

• 2+ years developing software/firmware automated test environments and tools using Python, C, C++, Git, and shell scripting.
• 1+ years validating and characterizing IPs in standalone and full-chip environments, including results analysis and debugging using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers.
• Hands-on lab test experience and ability to execute and document test procedures.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with high-speed Ethernet PAM4 SerDes and 802.3 Ethernet physical layer technologies.
• Familiarity reading PCB schematics and low-speed IO (I2C, MDIO, UART).
• Experience with RTOS, firmware, device drivers, platform firmware, pre-silicon verification, or NVM configuration.
• Familiarity with Linux and system software stacks (kernel, drivers, user-space interactions).
• Advanced degrees (master's or higher) or equivalent practical experience.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field. Preferred: Master’s degree or higher. The posting allows equivalent practical experience; requirements may be met through industry experience, internships, coursework, or research.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.