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About This Role
- As a CPU Validation Engineer at Intel, you will play a crucial role in shaping the performance and reliability of Intel's industry-leading processors.
- You will be at the forefront of defining, developing, and executing validation methodologies for Intel's high-performance and power-efficient CPU cores.
- Your contributions will ensure our processors meet stringent validation coverage, performance, power efficiency, and area goals, directly impacting Intel's success in delivering exceptional products to the market.
- This role provides a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge innovation and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processor designs, validate system-level features, and resolve complex challenges.
- Key Responsibilities: Define and develop functional validation methodologies for CPU internals and system-level features.
- Execute validation plans and assess proposed design changes for their impact on validation activities.
- Perform silicon debug to identify root causes and resolve functional and triage failures for CPU issues.
- Develop and maintain post-silicon validation infrastructure, including performance monitors, behavioral checkers, and test environments.
- Collaborate with architecture, design, verification, board, platform, and manufacturing teams to optimize validation strategies and processes.
- Test interactions between CPU features using advanced validation infrastructure to ensure silicon readiness.
- Publish detailed validation reports summarizing activities, results, and recommendations.
- Develop methodologies and content to enhance specific IP interactions using tools like microcode, firmware, or custom OS builds.
- Engage in all phases of the product lifecycle to ensure readiness across diverse environments (simulation, emulation, FPGAs).
Requirements
- to be initially considered for this position.
- Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
- Relevant experience can be obtained through schoolwork, classes, project work, internships, and/or military experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field Experience in CPU validation and debug Experience in Python, C++, or other coding languages.
- Experience with CPU architecture fundamentals, microarchitecture, or post-silicon validation and debug flows.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field Familiarity with applying validation methodologies and tools in simulation, emulation, and silicon environments.
- Experience in cross-functional collaboration and communication with architecture, design, and manufacturing teams.
- Capability to document and present technical findings effectively to diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Passion for innovation and driving solutions that enhance product performance and reliability.
- Problem-solving expertise and the ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex CPU-related challenges.
Benefits
- We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.
- It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
- Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel .
- Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $91,150.00-172,860.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations.
- Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
- Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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