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# Pre-si Power and Performance System Validation Engineer

- **Company:** Intel Corporation
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $52,000 - $200,000
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Emulators, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Data Logging, Performance Testing
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/8872223D333441ADA70EA2A7A2E4C8AE/job/

## About the Role

* Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
 * Effective communication and documentation skills for cross-functional collaboration.
 * Willing to work across teams in multi-faceted groups (architecture, design, verification, firmware, software, and platform teams)., Minimum Qualifications, you must possess the minimum qualifications below to be initially considered for this position.
 * Bachelors in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field.
 * 3+ years of experience in:
 * SoC power and performance validation.
 * Pre-Si simulation and emulation.
 * Developing and / or optimization of power/performance KPI's.
 * Technical Skills (2+ Years of experience in each):
 * Debugging experience for SoC-level power, thermal, and performance failures.
 * Knowledge of hardware/software optimizations for power and performance.
 * Experience of silicon verification, test program development and test plan execution.
 * Knowledge of RTL language, in-circuit emulation and FPGA fast prototyping is an advantage.
 * Experience with Python Programming language .

This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

 * Graduate degree (Masters or PhD).
 * 2+ years' experience in SoC FPGA/Emulation function.
 * 2+ years' experience with System (SoC) level debug
 * 1+ year experience in Pre-Si functional design, validation, and/or HW/FW/SW integration.
 * 1+ year experience on major Pre-Si platforms: logic simulation, virtual platform, FPGA, and/or emulation.
 * Expertise in system-level power management of real-time processors and systems.
 * Understand MIPI MPHY, JTAG, DDR, PCIe/USB/PCI-E/ETHERNET/SPMI bus protocol.
 * Familiarity with validation tools such as data loggers, behavioral checkers, and state space coverage techniques.
 * Familiar with system board design/debugging and usage of lab equipment like Oscilloscope and Logic analyzer.
 * Experience with performance modeling, benchmarking, and validation infrastructure setup.
 * Debugging experience for SoC-level power, thermal, and performance failures.
 * Knowledge of hardware/software optimizations for power and performance.

We're excited to see how your skills and experience can contribute to Intel's success. Apply now to join a team where innovation drives lasting impact and your professional growth is supported every step of the way.

## Description

* Develop and execute SoC-level power, thermal, and performance validation and optimization plan across Intel products.
 * Collaborate with architecture, design, firmware, and software teams to ensure power, thermal, and performance meet competitive targets and specifications.
 * Establish and execute methodologies for validating hardware/software optimizations and ensure alignment with business KPIs.
 * Perform SoC-level debug to identify root causes and resolve functional and triage failures related to power, thermal, and performance.
 * Configure and set up data loggers to collect and analyze thermal data.
 * Develop and maintain validation infrastructure, including performance monitors, behavioral checkers, and testing environments.
 * Produce comprehensive validation reports summarizing activities and results, and communicate findings effectively to relevant teams.
 * Drive continuous improvements to validation strategies, methodologies, and processes., This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.