SoC Functional Validation Engineer (Temporary position)

Job Title

SoC Functional Validation Engineer (Temporary position)

Role Summary

Validate functionality, reliability, and performance of integrated System-on-Chip (SoC) designs across pre-silicon and post-silicon environments. Work with architecture, design, verification, platform, board, and manufacturing teams to define validation plans, develop test content, perform debug, and deliver validation reports.

This is a temporary 2-year position based in Guadalajara with a hybrid work model.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Early-career. The role requires at least 1 year of technology-related experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Define, develop, and execute functional validation plans for integrated SoCs (IP integration, IP interactions, system-level features) in PreSi and PostSi.
• Develop test content and automated test cases to validate SoC features and interactions.
• Debug functional and triage failures to identify root causes and implement fixes or workarounds.
• Assess design changes and update validation plans and timelines accordingly.
• Develop post-silicon validation tools and use advanced validation infrastructure (simulation, emulation, FPGA, containers) to exercise features.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, verification, board, platform, and manufacturing teams to optimize debug strategies and validation processes.
• Publish detailed validation reports summarizing activities, results, and findings.
• Develop simulation content for specific IP interactions using microcode, firmware, or custom OS builds.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and conditions:

• Minimum 1+ years of technology-related experience in validation or related engineering activities.
• Proficient in Python scripting with object-oriented programming.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SoC validation methodologies and debugging techniques.
• Strong understanding of CPU architecture fundamentals.
• Experience with C, C++ or C# programming.
• Intermediate to advanced English communication skills.
• Unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico (no employment-based visa/immigration sponsorship available).
• Ability to work in a hybrid model and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience debugging complex SoC problems and developing advanced validation infrastructure.
• Familiarity with SoC domains: AI, communication, PCIe, I2C, security, manageability, power management, memory technologies.
• Experience with JTAG/ITP tools, OS debug, kernel and driver-level debugging on Windows and/or Linux.
• Exposure to container environments and automated validation tooling.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field is required. A Master's degree in those fields 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.