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Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone. Want to learn more? Visit our YouTube Channel or the link below.\nLife at Intel\nThe Role and Impact \nAs a SoC Power Thermal Performance Validation and Optimization Engineer, you will play an essential role in ensuring Intel's products achieve optimal power, thermal, and performance benchmarks at the system-on-chip (SoC) level. In this position, you will develop and execute validation methodologies, optimize hardware/software solutions, and perform SoC-level debugging to address power, thermal, and performance challenges. Your contribution will directly impact Intel's ability to deliver competitive, high-performing products to market.\nBusiness Group\nThis role is part of Intel's Data Center Group (DCG), which focuses on designing innovative solutions to power the next generation of computing platforms for data centers. As a member of the PTP PreSi Correlation Solution team, you will contribute to shaping the development and validation processes for cutting-edge technologies, ensuring Intel meets and exceeds industry standards for performance and efficiency.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDevelop and execute SoC-level power, thermal, and performance validation and optimization plans across Intel products. \nCollaborate with architecture, design, firmware, and software teams to ensure power, thermal, and performance meet competitive targets and specifications. \nEstablish and execute methodologies for validating hardware/software optimizations and ensure alignment with business KPIs. \nPerform SoC-level debug to identify root causes and resolve functional and triage failures related to power, thermal, and performance. \nConfigure and set up data loggers to collect and analyze thermal data. \nDevelop and maintain validation infrastructure, including performance monitors, behavioral checkers, and testing environments. \nProduce comprehensive validation reports summarizing activities and results, and communicate findings effectively to relevant teams. \nDrive continuous improvements to validation strategies, methodologies, and processes.\nWell qualified candidates should possess the following behavioral traits:\nStrong analytical and problem-solving aptitude.\nEffective communication and documentation skills for cross-functional collaboration.\nAbility to work across team in multi-faceted groups (architecture, design, verification, firmware, software, and platform teams.)\nQualifications:\nYou 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. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your school work/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.\nWhat we need to see (Minimum Qualifications):\nEducation:\nBachelors in electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field. A master's degree is preferred.\nExperience:\n3+ years of experience in SoC power and performance validation.\n3+ years of experience in Pre-Si simulation and emulation.\n3+ years of experience developing and / or optimization of power/performance KPI's.\nTechnical Skills (2+ Years of experience in each):\nDebugging experience for SoC-level power, thermal, and performance failures.\nKnowledge of hardware/software optimizations for power and performance.\nExperience of silicon verification, test program development and test plan execution.\nKnowledge of RTL language, in-circuit emulation and FPGA fast prototyping is an advantage.\nExperience with Python Programming language.\nHow to Stand out (Preferred Qualifications):\nGraduate degree (Masters or PhD).\nKnowledge of DSP, ETHERNET, and 3G/4G/5G.\n2+ years' experience in SoC FPGA/Emulation function.\n2+ years' experience with System (SoC) level debug using JTAG debuggers.\n1+ year experience in Pre-Si functional design, validation, and/or HW/FW/SW integration.\n1+ year experience on major Pre-Si platforms: logic simulation, virtual platform, FPGA, and/or emulation.\nExpertise in system-level power management of real-time processors and systems.\nUnderstand MIPI MPHY, JTAG, DDR, PCIe/USB/PCI-E/ETHERNET/SPMI bus protocol.\nFamiliarity with validation tools such as data loggers, behavioral checkers, and state space coverage techniques.\nFamiliar with system board design/debugging and usage of lab equipment like Oscilloscope and Logic analyzer.\nKnowledge of AI accelerators systems including GFX, NPU, NPP design and architecture.\nExperience with performance modeling, benchmarking, and validation infrastructure setup.\nDebugging experience for SoC-level power, thermal, and performance failures.\nFamiliarity with validation tools such as data loggers, behavioral checkers, and state space coverage techniques.\nKnowledge of hardware/software optimizations for power and performance.\nBenefits at Intel\nOur total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.\nJob Type:\nExperienced HireShift:\nShift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location:\nUS, Texas, AustinAdditional Locations:\nUS, California, Folsom, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, HillsboroPosting Statement:\nAll 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\nN/ABenefits\nWe offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.\nAnnual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $122,440.00-232,190.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Work Model for this Role\nThis role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. 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