Intel Corporation logo

SoC Functional Validation Engineer

Intel Corporation Malaysia

hybridfull-time
Posted Feb 4, 2026

Role & seniority: Experienced Validation engineer (6+ years preferred) in Intel’s Functional Validation team for post-silicon validation.

Stack/tools: SoC/PC platform architectures; hardware lab equipment (Lauterbach debuggers, logic analyzers, protocol exercisers/test stations); traces, cross-trigger, VISA; BIOS, platform drivers; test automation and scripting; validation automation methodologies.

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Lead and perform debug tests to identify platform failures (CPU, chipset, board level, etc.) including root-cause analysis.

  2. Develop validation/test suites, improve existing methodologies, and design validation tools to support automation and new technologies.

  3. Hands-on validation work across pre/post-silicon environments, influence stakeholders with new methodologies.

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

  • 6+ years in validation/design/debug (preferred)

  • Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills

  • Knowledge of SoC/PC architectures and hardware setups; hardware lab experience

  • Experience with traces, cross-trigger, VISA; debugging in pre/post-silicon

  • Proficiency in scripting/flow; familiarity with content and debug automation

Nice-to-haves

  • Functional Safety (FuSa) experience

  • Deep IP debug experience

  • Advanced automation methodology development and hands-on automation work

Location & work type: Penang, Malaysia; Shift 1; hybrid work model (onsite + offsite).

Full Description

Job Details: Job Description: Functional Validation team is specifically chartered to perform post silicon validation on Intel's next generation platform including CPUs, chipsets and board using custom-designed hardware and software. Our goal is to ensure that Intel meets the challenge of producing high quality; reliability products for server, workstation, desktop and mobile market segments. Our responsibilities include: Lead and perform debug test to identify failures in platform which may include CPU, chipset, board level and others Lead and perform hands-on debug on platform debug and deep IP debug by root causing failures and identifying failing components, which may include CPU, chipset, board level and others Developing validation/ test suites and driving continuous improvement into existing validation test suites and methodologies Designing and developing validation tools to support latest validation technologies and methodologies including validation automation, BIOS, platform driver, debug tool and others Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering 6+ years of relevant validation/design/debug experiences preferred Functional Safety (FuSa) experiences preferred Knowledge of SoC platform architectures/PC architecture and hardware setup including debug experiences required Strong debugging skills on replicating issue and deep dive into root causing Experience with validating Debug features like Traces, Cross trigger, VISA, Scan in Pre-Silicon or Post-Silicon environment Experience with hardware lab with test equipment, Debuggers (Lauterbach), Logic analyser, Protocol exercisers or test stations. Highly proficient in developing script/flow Familiar with content automation and debug automation, including hands-on in developing the automation methodology. Able to influence and convince stakeholders when presenting on new methodology Interest in finding out how things work and how to break it. Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia) Primary Location: Malaysia, Penang Additional Locations: Business group: Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions that deliver industry-leading products today while also defining the next generation of computing experiences. 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 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. * ADDITIONAL 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. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter. Intel’s official careers website. Find your next job and take on projects that shape tomorrow’s technology. Benefits Internships Life at Intel Locations Recruitment Process Discover your place in our world-changing work.

Debugging SkillsSoC Platform ArchitecturesPC ArchitectureValidation AutomationBIOSPlatform DriverDebug ToolsFunctional SafetyTest EquipmentLogic AnalyserProtocol ExercisersScript DevelopmentContent AutomationDeep IP DebugRoot Causing FailuresValidation Test Suites

Cookies & analytics consent

We serve candidates globally, so we only activate Google Tag Manager and other analytics after you opt in. This keeps us aligned with GDPR/UK DPA, ePrivacy, LGPD, and similar rules. Essential features still run without analytics cookies.

Read how we use data in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.