Pre-Si Power and Performance System Validation Engineer
Intel CorporationJob Title
Pre-Si Power and Performance System Validation Engineer
Role Summary
Member of the Data Center Group's PTP PreSi Correlation Solutions team responsible for SoC-level power, thermal, and performance validation and optimization. The role develops validation methodologies, builds/maintains validation infrastructure, performs system-level debug, and collaborates with architecture, design, firmware, and software teams to meet performance and power KPIs.
Experience Level
Mid-level - typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience in SoC power/performance validation and Pre-Si simulation/emulation.
Responsibilities
Primary duties include planning, executing, and improving validation and optimization activities at the SoC/system level.
- Develop and execute SoC-level power, thermal, and performance validation and optimization plans.
- Collaborate with architecture, design, firmware, and software teams to meet power/thermal/performance targets.
- Define and run methodologies to validate hardware/software optimizations and KPI alignment.
- Perform SoC-level debug to identify root causes of functional, power, thermal, and performance failures.
- Configure and use data loggers and other tools to collect and analyze thermal and performance data.
- Build and maintain validation infrastructure: performance monitors, behavioral checkers, and test environments.
- Produce validation reports and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
- Drive continuous improvements in validation strategies and processes.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience required for initial consideration are listed below. Preferred skills are noted separately.
- 3+ years experience in SoC power and performance validation.
- 3+ years experience with Pre-Si simulation and emulation platforms.
- 3+ years experience developing or optimizing power/performance KPIs.
- 2+ years debugging SoC-level power, thermal, and performance failures.
- 2+ years experience with Python for automation and data analysis.
- Experience in silicon verification, test program development, and test plan execution.
Nice-to-have:
- RTL familiarity, FPGA fast prototyping, or in-circuit emulation experience.
- SoC-level debug experience with JTAG debuggers and system board debugging.
- Knowledge of DSP, Ethernet, 3G/4G/5G, MIPI MPHY, DDR, PCIe/USB/SPMI protocols.
- Experience with emulation/FPGAs, virtual platforms, performance modeling, and benchmarking.
- Familiarity with validation tools (data loggers, behavioral checkers, coverage techniques) and lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer).
- Experience with AI accelerator subsystems (GFX, NPU) and system-level power management.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required. A master's degree is preferred.
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.
