[Hiring] Senior Principal Engineer, Verification @Intel Corporation

Role Description

Intel is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer for SoC Functional Validation to drive innovation and excellence in system-level validation methodologies for advanced integrated SoCs. In this influential role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the seamless functionality, performance, and integration of system-on-chip designs, directly contributing to Intel's leadership in cutting-edge semiconductor technologies. As a domain expert, you will lead technical direction across Intel and the industry while mentoring future technical leaders to expand our community of innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and execute comprehensive validation methodologies for integrated SoCs, focusing on IP integration, IP interactions, and system-level features.
• Implement and utilize hardware and software tools to monitor validation coverage and ensure optimization of performance, power, and area goals.
• Review design changes to assess impact on validation plans, methodologies, and timelines.
• Develop and maintain validation test plans and post-silicon validation infrastructure, including performance monitors, behavioral checkers, and state space coverage tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architecture, design, board, platform, and manufacturing teams, to optimize SoC interfaces, debug strategies, and validation methodologies.
• Perform silicon debug to identify and resolve root causes of functional failures and validation issues.
• Publish validation reports that summarize activities, findings, and actionable insights while ensuring effective communication with relevant teams.
• Create and validate content for specific IP interactions using tools such as microcode, firmware, and custom OS builds.
• Engage in all phases of the product life cycle, developing content and infrastructure across environments such as simulation, emulation, and FPGAs.
• Mentor and develop technical leaders while driving organizational goals through technical vision and strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, combined with at least 12 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 8 years of experience with a Master's degree or 6 years with a PhD.
• Expertise in validation methodologies for SoCs and strong proficiency in hardware debugging techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of validation tools and techniques, including simulation, emulation, and FPGA environments.
• Strong technical skills in silicon debug, failure analysis, and performance optimization for complex SoC systems.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership in influencing technical direction across organizations and the broader semiconductor industry.
• Experience in mentoring and developing technical talent, fostering innovation and collaboration within teams.
• Proven ability to align technical strategies with organizational goals and lead the execution of high-impact projects.
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with cross-functional teams and present findings to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Stock bonuses
• Health benefits
• Retirement plans
• Vacation

Company Description

At the Data Center Group (DCG), we're committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers. We offer both broad-market Xeon-based solutions and custom x86-based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general-purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI-accelerated systems. Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership. Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners.