IP Enabling Engineer

Job Title

IP Enabling Engineer

Role Summary

Work in the Hard IP Development Group (HIPD) within Central Engineering to validate, characterize, and enable IO and mixed-signal IP across pre-silicon and post-silicon phases. The role interfaces directly with IP design teams and SOC customers to resolve IP-related issues on test chips and products.

Experience Level

Mid-level — minimum 3+ years of experience in electrical or functional post-silicon validation and debug with serial or parallel IOs.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include IP validation, debug, and customer enablement across pre-silicon to post-silicon activities.

• Collaborate with SOC customers and IP design teams to develop test plans, generate test content, and perform IP characterizations.
• Develop and run scripts/automation (Python, SystemVerilog) and leverage AI-driven tools for test content generation where applicable.
• Perform signal and power integrity simulations, review SOC board designs, and recommend board-level changes.
• Provide hands-on IP enabling and debug support during SOC power-ons for test chips and products.
• Identify, investigate, debug, and disposition silicon issues and customer-reported sightings in a timely manner.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; concise list of expectations.

• 3+ years of post-silicon validation and debug experience with serial IOs (PCIe, USB, SATA, Type-C, Ethernet) or parallel IOs (DDR, LPDDR, UCIe Die2Die).
• Proficient with lab hardware and software: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and BERTs.
• Familiarity with industry IO specifications (DDR, LPDDR, PCIe, USB, USB Type-C, Die2Die, Ethernet); PHY or controller experience is acceptable.
• Experience representing IP during SOC integration and providing practical, hands-on debug support.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills for silicon issues.
• Nice-to-have: signal integrity and power delivery understanding; pre-silicon simulation or mixed-signal validation experience; firmware or MRC exposure.

Education Requirements

Must have a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

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.