System Validation and Integration Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description:

Intel’s Cloud Connectivity Group delivers industry-leading Ethernet products and plays a key role in Intel’s transformation into a company powering the cloud and billions of smart, connected devices. Our cutting-edge Ethernet solutions move the world’s data and form the backbone of cloud services and telecommunications data centers. We are a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and explorers dedicated to developing the network technologies shaping today’s and tomorrow’s data-center ecosystems. As we continue to expand, we are seeking exceptional talent to help accelerate our growth during an exciting era in Ethernet networking.

In this role, you will:

• Lead system validation and integration for Intel IPU (Infrastructure Processing Unit) silicon and pre-silicon projects, supporting one of the most innovative and leading product lines in the industry.
• Drive deep understanding of system architecture and requirements; lead definition of comprehensive test plans in collaboration with system architects, design, and firmware teams.
• Design, develop, and maintain advanced automation frameworks, system test plans, and validation procedures for both pre-silicon and silicon environments.
• Take a hands-on leadership role in system bring-up, feature enablement, integration, and cross-component debugging.
• Own complex failure analysis and root cause investigation across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
• Leverage AI and data-driven methodologies to accelerate debug, anomaly detection, log analysis, and test optimization; actively contribute to AI-based validation and development solutions.
• Drive CI/CD methodologies in validation environments, improving coverage, scalability, and execution efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers, guide technical direction, and influence validation methodologies and best practices.
• Work extensively with validation and lab tools such as Lauterbach, LeCroy, IXIA, and advanced debug infrastructures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in system validation for pre-silicon and silicon environments.
• Experience in IP networking systems with deep understanding of protocols and performance (TCP/IP, routing, traffic flows).
• Proven hands-on expertise in debugging complex system issues across HW/SW/FW boundaries.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++, with experience building scalable automation frameworks.
• Experience with networking and debug tools such as Wireshark, Scapy, Tcprewrite, NetCat, IPtables, etc.
• Experience with AI/ML tools or techniques for debugging, log analysis, or test optimization - strong advantage.
• Strong system-level thinking, with multidisciplinary understanding (embedded systems, HW/SW interaction, architecture).
• Proven experience leading test planning, estimation, and execution in complex projects.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation in validation environments.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration skills.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Israel)

Primary Location:

Israel, Jerusalem

Additional Locations:

Israel, Haifa, Israel, Petah-Tikva

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

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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