Sr. Principal Engineer, Verification

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact:
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:

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.

Intel invites you to be part of a dedicated team that is shaping the future of technology through relentless innovation. Apply today to drive technical excellence and be a leader in advancing Intel's SoC validation capabilities.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

Virtual US

Additional Locations:

Business group:

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.

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

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

Benefits

We 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.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $256,050.00-361,480.00 USD 

The 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

This role is available as a fully home-based and generally would require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on business need. However, you must live and work from the country specified in the job posting, in which Intel has a legal presence. Due to legal regulations, remote work from any other country is unfortunately not permitted. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.The application window for this job posting is expected to end by 05/31/2026

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