SoC Functional Validation Engineer – Central Execution Platform Enabling

Job Title

SoC Functional Validation Engineer – Central Execution Platform Enabling

Role Summary

Perform platform bring-up, maintenance, rework, BKC deployments, and board failure triage to support post-silicon validation of Intel client SoCs and platforms. The role works within the Functional Validation team focused on post-silicon validation for Client AI PC SoCs and platforms.

Experience Level

Entry-level - 1–3 years of hands-on experience in hardware platforms, system integration, lab operations, or related technical areas.

Responsibilities

Support platform readiness, sustainment, and failure investigation to enable validation activities.

• Set up and configure hardware platforms for validation readiness and testing.
• Perform platform maintenance to keep systems operational and stable for engineering use.
• Execute board-level rework and component replacement according to engineering requirements.
• Manage BKC (Best Known Configuration) deployments and validation readiness activities.
• Conduct platform failure triage: identify, isolate, document, and escalate hardware and system issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on issue tracking and resolution.
• Manage platform inventory, hardware assets, and lab resources for efficient availability.
• Use hardware lab equipment and tools to support bring-up and issue investigation.
• Drive process and operational improvements in platform management and maintenance.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical experience to perform the duties above.

• 1–3 years hands-on experience with hardware platforms, system integration, lab operations, or similar.
• Fundamental understanding of SoC platform architectures, BKC ingredients, and hardware setup.
• Basic scripting or programming skills for platform/hardware automation and operational efficiency.
• Experience with system-level hardware and firmware environments.
• Experience with hardware lab equipment, board-level rework processes, platform maintenance, and BKC workflows (preferred).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to coordinate across engineering teams (preferred).

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is specified in the posting. The posting pairs this with 1–3 years of hands-on experience in hardware platforms, system integration, or lab operations.

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.