Pre-Si Power Performance Val & Opt Engineer (Contract)
Intel
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About the opportunity
- You will contribute to the development, testing, and validation of cutting-edge technologies designed to shape the future of data centers through technical problem-solving, complex system analysis, and seamless system correlation.
- Please consider that this is a 3-year Intel contract position operating under a hybrid work model, allowing employees to split their time between working on-site and off-site.
- This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and execute SoC-level power, thermal, and performance validation and optimization plans across Intel products.
- Collaborate with architecture, design, firmware, and software teams to ensure power, thermal, and performance meet competitive targets and specifications.
- Establish and execute methodologies for validating hardware and software optimizations and ensure alignment with business KPIs.
- Perform SoC-level debug to identify root causes and resolve functional and triage failures related to power, thermal, and performance.
- Configure and set up data loggers to collect and analyze thermal data, while developing and maintaining validation infrastructure including performance monitors and behavioral checkers.
- Produce comprehensive validation reports summarizing activities and results, and communicate findings effectively to relevant teams.
- Drive continuous improvements to validation strategies, methodologies, and processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in SoC power and performance validation, Pre-Si simulation and emulation, and developing or optimizing power and performance KPIs.
- 2+ years of experience in debugging SoC-level power, thermal, and performance failures, alongside knowledge of hardware and software optimizations.
- Experience in silicon verification, test program development, and test plan execution.
- Experience with the Python programming language.
- Strong analytical, problem-effective communication, and documentation skills, with a willingness to work across multi-faceted groups.
Nice to have
- Graduate degree (Master's or PhD).
- 2+ years of experience in SoC FPGA/emulation function and system-level debug.
- 1+ year of experience in Pre-Si functional design, validation, and/or HW/FW/SW integration across major Pre-Si platforms.
- Expertise in system-level power management of real-time processors and systems, and familiarity with MIPI MPHY, JTAG, DDR, PCIe, USB, ETHERNET, and SPMI bus protocols.
- Knowledge of RTL language, in-circuit emulation, and FPGA fast prototyping.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with an annual salary range of $52,000.00 to $200,000.00.
- Stock bonuses.
- Comprehensive health programs.
- Retirement plans.
- Paid vacation.
Job Type
Intel Contract Employee
- Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location
US, Oregon, Hillsboro
Additional Locations
US, Texas, Austin
About the company
- You will be joining Intel's Data Center Group (DCG), a team dedicated to advancing data-centric technologies and solutions that power the world's digital infrastructure.
- The group focuses on delivering high-performance capabilities, scalability, and innovations to enable businesses and industries to thrive in an increasingly connected world.
- As part of DCG, you will collaborate with experts in system design and simulation to enhance critical technologies supporting Intel's broader mission to shape the future of computing and connectivity.
Additional information
- Individual pay within the salary range is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
- Job posting details such as work model, location, or time type are subject to change.
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Key details from the source
- Experience with performance modeling, benchmarking, and validation infrastructure setup.
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