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SoC Power and Performance Validation Engineer

Intel Corporation Santa Clara, California, United States

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Salary: $105,650 - $200,340 / year

Posted Feb 19, 2026

Role & seniority: SoC Performance Engineer, Experienced Hire (PnP validation focus)

Stack / tools: SoC power/performance validation; scripting (Python); power measurement tools (NIDAQ/Intec); thermal control equipment; industry-standard performance benchmarks; PnP benchmark methodologies; DFD tools/scripts for debug

Top 3 responsibilities: 1) Perform low-level/complex debug at subsystem/SoC level; 2) Develop/execute validation test plans and directed tests to meet validation standards; 3) analyze large performance data sets, automate analyses, and drive root-cause analysis; collaborate across teams to optimize performance and power efficiency

Must-have skills: Bachelor’s in ECE/CS or STEM with 1+ years in validation; 1+ year in validation platforms; experience with OSPM (PPM, P-states, C-states) and thermal management; basic Python scripting; experience processing power/performance data; on-site work requirement

Nice-to-haves: OSPM/thermal management expertise; PnP benchmark experience; power-performance characterization methodologies; experience with power measurement and thermal control equipment

Location & work type: On-site in the United States (California: Folsom, Santa Clara; Oregon: Hillsboro); Shift 1; on-site presence required

Full Description

Job Details: Job Description: Do Something Wonderful! Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone. Who We Are Intel Silicon Architecture, Power-Performance (SiA PTP) team is looking for a highly skilled SoC performance engineer to join our PnP validation team. We are a post silicon team responsible for attaining SOC-IP power-performance expectations for Intel's client products. Who You Are This role requires regular onsite presence to fulfill essential job responsibilities. And the responsibilities are as follows but not limited to: Performs low-level and complex debug for multiple systems, subsystems within a product, or at the SoC level for Intel products. Works to continuously improve the debug discipline through new design for debug (DFD) tools and scripts. Applies deep understanding of SoC design, architecture, firmware, and software to resolve triage failures, marginality issues, and conduct root cause analysis. As a PnP validation engineer, you will be able to develop, execute validation test plans and directed tests to ensure adherence to validation standards and procedures. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technology, use best in class systems and equipment. We expect you to have good scripting skills and be able to process large amounts of performance data, use automation for analyzing and optimizing SOC performance. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our SoCs meet the highest standards of performance, power efficiency and identifying opportunities for improvement. Additional Preferred Qualifications are OSPM (Operating System-directed Power Management) knowledge including PPM, P-states, C-states, and thermal management experience is a plus. PnP Benchmark expertise with industry-standard performance benchmarks and power-performance characterization methodologies is highly desirable. Qualifications: You must possess the minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Relevant experience can be obtained through schoolwork, classes, project work, internships, and/or military experience. Additional preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research. Minimum Qualifications The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and or Computer Engineering or any STEM related education with at least 1+ years of experience -OR- a Master’s Degree in Electrical and or Computer Engineering or any STEM related education 1+ years of experience on validation platforms. 1+ years of experience with one or more of the following: Functional OSPM (Operating System-directed Power Management) PPM, P-states, C-states, and thermal management experience PnP Benchmark expertise with industry-standard performance benchmarks Power-performance characterization methodologies Preferred Qualifications Scripting knowledge basics focusing on Python to pick simple automation scripting. Experience in using power measurement tools including NIDAQ-Intec and thermal control equipment. Process large amounts of Power-Performance data for analysis. Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, California, Folsom Additional Locations: US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro 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 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: $105,650.00-200,340.00 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 will require an on-site presence. * 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.

Low-Level DebugComplex DebugDFD ToolsSoC ArchitectureFirmwareSoftware ResolutionRoot Cause AnalysisValidation Test PlansScriptingData ProcessingAutomationPerformance OptimizationOSPMPPMP-statesC-statesmulti-location

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