Job Details:

Job Description: 

Join Intel and build a better tomorrow. Intel is in the midst of an exciting transformation, with a vision to create and extend computing technology to connect and enrich the lives of every person on Earth. So join us and help us create the next generation of technologies that will shape the future for decades to come. 

Do Something Wonderful. Intel put the Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is this obsessed with engineering a brighter future. Every day, we create world changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth. So, if you have a big idea, let's do something wonderful together. Join us, because at Intel, we are building a better tomorrow.

Are you passionate about computer graphics? Working in a fast paced, leading edge environment with endless possibilities of innovating and learning then our Xe Platform Engineering (XPE) team has an opportunity for you. XPE is responsible for delivering industry-leading GPU (3D, Media, Compute, and Display) hardware, intellectual property (IP) blocks and system-on-chip (SoC) products for discrete graphics and throughput computing. We strive to lead the industry through continuous innovation and world-class engineering.

 Intel Corporation's state of the art facilities gives you the opportunity to learn a variety of technical and operational skills to develop, operate, maintain, and repair the world’s most advanced facility equipment, in a demanding and challenging operations environment.

Life at Intel link: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/jobs/life-at-intel.html
 

As a GPU Verification Engineer, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:  

•  Define, develop, and perform functional validation for GPUs, focusing on validation of interaction of GPUs, media, display and system level features.

•  Apply various hardware and software level tools and techniques to ensure validation coverage and that performance, power, and area goals are met.

• Review proposed design changes to assess impact on validation plans, tasks, and timelines.

• Develop GPU validation methodologies, execute validation plans, and collaborate with other engineers for design optimization, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.

• Perform silicon debug to identify root causes and resolve all functional and triage failures for GPU issues.

• Test interactions between various GPU features using validation infrastructure.

• Develop post-silicon validation infrastructure (e.g., performance monitors, behavioral checkers, state space coverage) and test environment used in validation testing.

• Publish GPU validation reports summarizing all validation activities performed, review results, and communicate to relevant teams.

• Work with architecture, design, verification, board, platform, and manufacturing teams to maintain and improve debug, validation test strategy, methodologies, and processes for graphics interfaces and to meet desired product specifications.

The successful candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits: 

•  Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

•  Effective communication and reporting skills.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications 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.

Minimum skills and experience that will get you noticed: 

 

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM degree and 5+ years of industry experience

-OR- Masters Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM degree and 4+ years of industry experience

Candidate must have 3+ years of experience with at any of the following:

•  Computer Architecture Knowledge and Microarchitecture Fundamentals

•  GPU architecture and functional testing.

•  Post-silicon Validation techniques, tools and debug.

•  IP Test Writing and Test Plans

• Software programming in C/C++ and/or scripting (such as PythonSV)

• Validation Protocols and Strategy Development

 

 Preferred skills and experience that will make you stand out: 

• Familiarity with PCIe standards and compliance requirements

• Deep understanding on HW/FW flows

• Experience and hands on skills with LTB, ITP, Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Scan dumps, and in-circuit Emulators

 

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, California, Folsom

Additional Locations:

Business group:

The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them. As the largest business unit at Intel, CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.  Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

https://jobs.intel.com/en/benefits

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

$161,230.00-$227,620.00

Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.

Work Model for this Role

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.