System Validation Engineer

Job Title

System Validation Engineer

Role Summary

As a System Validation Engineer on the Silicon Engineering Group team, you will define and execute system-level validation for Thunderbolt technology and related SoC interfaces. The role covers validation planning, infrastructure and test content development, FPGA and silicon debug, cross-team troubleshooting, and reporting to ensure silicon readiness.

Experience Level

Mid-level (Experienced hire). No specific years of experience specified.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Define, develop and execute functional validation plans and methodologies for Thunderbolt and system-level features.
• Engage early to specify HW/FW hooks, validation infrastructure and required test content.
• Develop and run validation test plans; execute tests across simulation, emulation, FPGA and silicon environments.
• Perform FPGA and silicon debug to identify root causes and resolve functional failures.
• Validate end-to-end flows across hardware, firmware, drivers and operating systems.
• Apply hardware and software tools and techniques to improve validation coverage and create targeted IP interactions (including microcode, firmware or custom OS builds).
• Publish validation reports, review results, and communicate findings to architecture, design, board, platform and manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve debug and validation strategies, methodologies and processes.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications:

• System-level validation experience. (Must-have)
• Experience with FPGA or silicon debug and failure analysis. (Must-have)
• Practical understanding of hardware, firmware, drivers and OS interactions. (Must-have)
• Ability to develop validation methodologies, test plans and validation infrastructure. (Must-have)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work across architecture, design and manufacturing teams. (Must-have)
• Post-silicon validation background (advantage). (Nice-to-have)
• Knowledge of PCIe protocol (advantage). (Nice-to-have)
• Role requires regular onsite presence; eligible for hybrid work model. (Must-have)

Education Requirements

Bachelors degree (BSc) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. The posting does not specify alternative equivalent-experience language or certifications.

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.