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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 GPU Validation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of Intel's industry-leading graphics processing units (GPUs). Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve defining and executing validation methodologies, debugging, and optimizing GPU features. By contributing to the development of cutting-edge validation infrastructure, you will help deliver products that meet rigorous performance, power, and quality standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to innovate and make a tangible impact on Intel's graphics technology.\nBusiness group \nYou will be part of Intel's Data Center Group (DCG), a team dedicated to delivering world-class GPU solutions for diverse applications such as gaming, AI, and high-performance computing. DCG focuses on driving innovation and supporting Intel's mission to shape the future of technology by creating advanced graphics architectures that power systems across desktop, mobile, server, and edge environments.\nKey Responsibilities \n- Define, develop, and execute validation methodologies for GPUs, focusing on interaction between media, display, and system-level features.\n- Build and test emulation and prototyping models for GPU. \n- Perform silicon debug to identify root causes and resolve functional and triage failures for GPU-related issues. \n- Develop and maintain post-silicon validation infrastructure, including performance monitors, behavioral checkers, and test environments. \n- Conduct validation testing to ensure performance, power, and area goals are met, leveraging hardware and software tools. \n- Review design changes to assess their impact on validation plans, timelines, and tasks. \n- Test interactions between GPU features using validation tools and infrastructure. \n- Collaborate with architecture, design, board, platform, and manufacturing teams to optimize validation methodologies. \n- Publish comprehensive GPU validation reports, summarize results, and communicate findings to relevant 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.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of industry experience OR Master's degree in a relevant field with 3+ years of experience. \n4+ years' experience in pre-silicon validation techniques, tools, and debugging. \n4+ years' experience in C, C++, Python, and scripting for automation and validation tasks. \n4+ years' experience in computer architecture and microarchitecture fundamentals. \n4+ years' experience with emulation (preferably ZeBu/Palladium).\nPreferred Qualifications:\nFamiliarity with PCIe standards and compliance processes.\nKnowledge of GPU architecture. \nExperience with FPGA prototyping, or acceleration platforms.\nExperience developing validation protocols and strategies. \nExperience with hardware debug tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and in-circuit emulators. \nExposure to Design for Debug (DFD) tools and methodologies.\nFamiliarity with GPU artificial intelligence benchmarks, rendering concepts, and industry-standard APIs. \nStrong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams. \nJoin Intel's GPU Validation team and contribute to shaping the future of graphics technology through innovation and excellence. Apply now and take the next step in advancing your career.\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, California, FolsomAdditional Locations:\nUS, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro, US, Texas, AustinPosting 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 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.*\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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