Post Silicon Validation Engineer
Intel CorporationJob Title
Post Silicon Validation Engineer
Role Summary
As a SoC functional validation engineer on the post-silicon team, you will develop and execute validation methodologies, debug silicon issues, and collaborate with architecture, design, board and manufacturing teams to ensure SoC readiness.
Work spans post-silicon debug, test infrastructure development, and system-level validation across simulation, emulation, FPGA and lab environments.
Experience Level
Mid-level. See Education Requirements for degree and years-of-experience guidance.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Define, develop and execute functional validation methodologies for integrated SoCs focusing on IP integration and system-level interactions.
- Perform silicon debug to identify root causes and resolve functional and triage failures.
- Test interactions between SoC features using validation infrastructure and lab tools.
- Develop post-silicon validation infrastructure: performance monitors, behavioral checkers, coverage and test environments.
- Collaborate with architecture, design, verification, board, platform and manufacturing teams to refine validation strategies.
- Produce SoC validation reports and review design changes for validation impact.
- Create or modify firmware, microcode and OS builds to exercise IP interactions and improve coverage.
- Work across simulation, emulation, FPGA and lab setups throughout the product lifecycle.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience:
- Hands-on post-silicon validation experience using FPGA, emulation and prototyping tools.
- Technical knowledge in domains such as Graphics, Display, PCIe, Memory, Security, Power Management, SoC interfaces, and HW/SW integration.
- Experience with system-level testing, hardware debugging and lab equipment.
- Ability to develop validation infrastructure and automation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work across teams.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with chipset testing, high-volume manufacturing processes, tools development and architectural analysis.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field (3+ years post-silicon validation experience); Master's degree with 2+ years of experience; PhD holders may qualify with 0 years. Related technical fields accepted. (Summary of posted minimum qualifications.)
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.
