Power and Performance System Validation Engineer

Intel Corporation

. Develop and execute SoC-level power, thermal, and performance validation and optimization plans across Intel products .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $52,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SoC-level power, thermal, and performance validation, with a strong focus on developing methodologies and optimizing KPIs. Proficient in debugging and collaborating across multiple teams to enhance validation strategies and infrastructure.

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SoC Power And Performance ValidationPre-Silicon Simulation And EmulationPython ProgrammingDebugging SoC-Level FailuresSilicon Verification And Test Program Development

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Hard Skills

SoC Power ValidationPerformance OptimizationThermal ValidationDebuggingValidation MethodologiesData Logger ConfigurationPerformance MonitoringBehavioral CheckingTest Plan ExecutionKPI Development

Soft Skills

Analytical AptitudeProblem-SolvingEffective CommunicationDocumentation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Validation ToolsLab EquipmentPerformance ModelingBenchmarkingTesting Environments

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringSilicon VerificationPre-Silicon ValidationPower ManagementBus ProtocolsSystem-Level DebugData-Centric Infrastructure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute SoC-level power, thermal, and performance validation and optimization plans across Intel products
Collaborate with architecture, design, firmware, and software teams to meet power, thermal, and performance targets and specifications
Establish and execute methodologies for validating hardware/software optimizations aligned with business KPIs
Perform SoC-level debugging to identify root causes and resolve power, thermal, and performance failures
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 validation reports summarizing activities and results and communicate findings to relevant teams
Drive continuous improvements to validation strategies, methodologies, and processes
Contribute to Intel Data Center Group technologies supporting data-centric infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in SoC power and performance validation
3+ years of experience in pre-silicon simulation and emulation
3+ years of experience developing and/or optimizing power/performance KPIs
2+ years of experience debugging SoC-level power, thermal, and performance failures
2+ years of experience with hardware/software optimizations for power and performance
2+ years of experience with silicon verification, test program development, and test plan execution
Experience with Python programming
Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude
Effective communication and documentation skills
Willingness to work across architecture, design, verification, firmware, software, and platform teams
Must not require Intel immigration sponsorship
Graduate degree (Master's or PhD) is preferred
Preferred experience includes SoC FPGA/emulation, system-level debug, pre-silicon validation and integration, pre-silicon platforms, power management, bus protocols, validation tools, system board debugging, lab equipment, performance modeling, benchmarking, and validation infrastructure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Stock bonuses
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Vacation benefits
Hybrid work model allowing employees to split time between working on-site and off-site