Senior Mixed Signal Validation and Debug Engineer

Job Title

Senior Mixed Signal Validation and Debug Engineer

Role Summary

Join the IO Post-Silicon Validation & Debug team within Intel's Hard IP Development Group to validate and debug mixed-signal IPs (PLLs, PHYs, DDR, PCIe, USB, Type-C, UCIe, Ethernet) across pre-silicon and post-silicon phases. The role involves direct interaction with IP design teams and SOC customers to enable silicon bring-up and resolve IP-related issues.

This is an on-site role based in Bangalore, India.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting specifies a minimum of 6+ years of post-silicon validation and debug experience.

Responsibilities

Primary duties focus on IP characterization, hands-on debug, and cross-team coordination from pre-silicon to product bring-up.

• Work with SOC customers and IP design teams to perform pre-silicon and post-silicon IP characterization and verification.
• Generate test plans and test content using AI-driven tools and scripting (Python/SystemVerilog).
• Represent IP teams during SOC power-ons and provide hands-on IP enabling support for test chips and products.
• Perform signal and power integrity simulations, review SOC board designs, and recommend fixes.
• Identify, reproduce, debug and disposition silicon issues; coordinate failure analysis toward root cause.
• Operate and maintain lab instrumentation during validation and debug activities.

Requirements

Concise list of required skills and preferred additions.

• Must-have: 6+ years of electrical or functional 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 instruments: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers and BERTs.
• Familiarity with industry IO specifications such as DDR/LPDDR, PCIe, USB/Type-C, Die2Die, Ethernet.
• Experience developing test plans and test content; scripting in Python and SystemVerilog.
• Practical experience working directly with IP design teams and SOC customers on validation and debug.
• Nice-to-have: leadership in IP debug, deeper signal integrity and power-delivery analysis skills, 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.