System Validation and Integration Engineer

Job Title

System Validation and Integration Engineer

Role Summary

Join Intel's Cloud Connectivity Group to lead system validation and integration for IPU (Infrastructure Processing Unit) silicon and pre-silicon projects. The role owns test planning, automation frameworks, system bring-up, cross-component debugging, and drives validation best practices across hardware, firmware, and software teams.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Early career - expects at least 2 years of relevant system validation experience for pre-silicon and silicon environments.

Responsibilities

Deliver and lead system-level validation activities across IPU projects and validation environments.

• Lead system validation and integration for IPU silicon and pre-silicon projects.
• Define comprehensive system test plans with architects, design, and firmware teams.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and validation procedures for pre‑silicon and silicon.
• Perform hands-on system bring-up, feature enablement, and cross-component debugging.
• Own failure analysis and root-cause investigations across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
• Apply AI and data-driven methods for debug, anomaly detection, log analysis, and test optimization.
• Implement CI/CD practices to improve validation coverage, scalability, and execution efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and influence validation methodologies and best practices.
• Work with validation and lab tools such as Lauterbach, LeCroy, IXIA, and advanced debug infrastructures.

Requirements

Key technical and leadership requirements for successful candidates.

• Must-have: 2+ years of system validation experience in pre-silicon and silicon environments.
• Must-have: Experience with IP networking systems and protocols (TCP/IP, routing, traffic flows) and performance considerations.
• Must-have: Proven hands-on ability to debug complex issues across HW/SW/FW boundaries.
• Must-have: Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++; experience building scalable automation frameworks.
• Must-have: Familiarity with networking and debug tools (Wireshark, Scapy, Tcprewrite, NetCat, IPtables, etc.).
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation in validation environments.
• Must-have: Experience leading test planning, estimation, and execution in complex projects; strong cross-team collaboration and mentoring skills.
• Nice-to-have: Experience applying AI/ML tools or techniques for debugging, log analysis, or test optimization.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical 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.