SoC Functional Validation Engineer - Security

Job Title

SoC Functional Validation Engineer - Security

Role Summary

Lead security validation for SoC platforms, focusing on secure boot, trusted execution environments, confidential computing, and platform-level security mechanisms. Work with architecture, design, firmware, and validation teams to ensure security requirements are implemented and verified across the product lifecycle.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 7+ years of experience in SoC security validation or a closely related role.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities are to design and execute validation activities that verify security functionality and resilience of SoC platforms.

• Plan and execute security validation for secure boot, trusted execution environments (e.g., SGX, TDX), and confidential computing features.
• Develop and maintain security threat models for SoC and platform-level assets; identify attack vectors and mitigation strategies.
• Design and run penetration tests, negative tests, and fuzzing to validate robustness of security features.
• Validate integration and operation of cryptographic hardware, attestation protocols, memory encryption (e.g., MK-TME), and secure debug/boot flows.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, firmware, and validation teams to drive resolution of security issues and ensure requirements traceability.
• Analyze and review security-related hardware and firmware specifications; contribute to secure development lifecycle (SDL) activities.
• Develop automated test scripts and validation frameworks using C, C++, and Python; document validation plans and test results.
• Communicate security risks and recommended mitigations clearly to engineering teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• 7+ years of experience in SoC security validation or related roles.
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture, CPU memory subsystems, and platform security features.
• Hands-on experience with secure boot, trusted computing (e.g., TPM, DICE), and confidential computing technologies.
• Proficiency in security threat modeling, penetration testing techniques, fuzzing, and negative testing.
• Solid programming skills in C, C++, and Python; experience developing automated validation frameworks and test scripts.
• Experience validating hardware/firmware security features and using related tools and methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Intel-specific security technologies (e.g., SGX, TDX, Boot Guard).
• Knowledge of cryptographic standards, post-quantum security concepts, and industry security certifications.
• Experience with SDL processes and security assurance for large-scale SoC projects.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Familiarity with industry security certifications (e.g., FIPS, CMVP) is listed as a preferred qualification.

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.