SOC Functional Validation Engineer

Overview

Define, develop and execute post-silicon functional validation plans for integrated SoCs within Intel's Data Center Group, working with cross-functional teams to ensure product performance and functionality.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute post-silicon validation plans to ensure compliance with design specifications and requirements.
• Perform functional validation for integrated SoCs, focusing on IP integration, system-level features, and interaction between components.
• Collaborate with architects, RTL designers, firmware teams, and other engineering groups to understand system-level requirements and features.
• Design and implement directed and random test cases to validate hardware/software interactions and ensure functional coverage closure.
• Debug SoC failures, identify root causes, and implement solutions or workarounds as required.
• Utilize tools such as Python, C, or C++ for test development and automation scripting.
• Analyze and modify test results, adapt test codes, and address coverage gaps to improve validation accuracy.
• Prepare and track validation requirements in collaboration with firmware, hardware, and platform teams.
• Develop and optimize validation methodologies, tools, and automation frameworks to streamline testing processes.
• Participate in project meetings, provide regular status updates, and escalate critical issues to management and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of new validation tools and methodologies, offering feedback and technical inputs for improvement.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or related field, with 0-1 years of relevant experience in validation, test development, or debugging.
• Or a Master's degree in the relevant field with no prior professional experience.
• Proficiency in Python, C, or C++ for test content creation and automation scripting.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, microarchitecture, and operating system concepts.
• Experience with pre-silicon platforms such as emulators or Virtual Prototypes for test code development.
• Demonstrated ability to debug software and hardware issues, identify root causes, and provide effective solutions.
• Knowledge of system hardware/software validation techniques and methodologies.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) for reporting metrics and tracking progress.

Nice to have

• Solid understanding of x86 architecture and its interactions with hardware and software components.
• Hands-on experience with silicon debug tools, failure analysis methods, or system-level validation infrastructure.
• Familiarity with AI-driven workflows or tools for test plan development and analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment.
• Enthusiasm for innovation and advancing validation processes through new methodologies and tools.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.
• Employment type: Intel Contract Employee.
• Shift: Shift 1 (India).
• Work model: Hybrid, splitting time between the assigned Intel site and off-site.