
SOC Functional Validation Engineer
Intel Corporation • Malaysia
Role & seniority: Functional Validation Engineer, Experienced Hire (2+ years SOC validation)
Stack/tools: SOC hardware validation; PC architecture, IO protocols; Firmware/Software architecture; system-level validation; test plan development; automation and debugging
Top 3 responsibilities
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Define test plans based on Design & Architecture specs
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Develop test content and perform validation in system environment with firmware/software
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Execute automated tests and debug issues to ensure product quality (zero customer bugs escape)
Must-have skills
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
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2+ years of relevant SOC validation experience
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Knowledge of PC architecture, IO protocols, firmware/software architecture, and system architecture
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Ability to engineer solutions to complex technical problems
Nice-to-haves
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Experience with test automation tooling and scripting
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Hardware-software integration or lab/board bring-up exposure
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Familiarity with AI PC/SoC contexts or unified firmware-software validation
Location & work type: Penang, Malaysia; shift: Shift 1; hybrid work model (on-site and off-site)
Note: Role is within Intel’s Silicon and Platform Engineering Group; posting specifies hybrid work and standard equal-opportunity practices.
Full Description
Job Details: Job Description: Functional Validation team is part of Client Validation Engineering organization charted for Post Silicon validation of next-generation Client AI PC. In a nutshell, we are validating functionality of SOC Hardware features per Design and Architecture spec in system environment with Firmware and Software ingredients to meet product quality. Our vision is Zero customer bugs escape and as a Functional Validation Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technology integrated into AI PC SOC and develop new technical strategy or methodology or tool or test to validate the SOC functionality with firmware and software at system level. Besides, your ownership includes define test plan based on Design and Architecture spec, test content development, test execution automation and debug. Qualifications: Bachelor in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science and Computer Engineering Min 2 years of relevant SOC validation experience. Possess knowledges on PC architecture, IO protocol, Firmware/Software architecture and system architecture. Passionate on engineering solutions to resolve technical problems. 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.