
Senior System Validation and Integration Engineer
Intel Corporation • Haifa, Haifa District, Israel
**Role & Seniority: ** Senior/Experienced hire; lead system validation & integration for Intel IPU (Infrastructure Processing Unit) silicon and pre-silicon projects. Hands-on leadership.
**Stack/Tools: **
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Languages: Python, C/C++
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Networking/packet tools: Wireshark, Scapy, TCPReplay, NetCat, iptables, others
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Lab/debug: Lauterbach, LeCroy, IXIA, advanced debug infrastructure
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AI/data-driven: AI/ML methods for debug/anomaly detection/log analysis/test optimization
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Automation/CI-CD: CI/CD in validation environments
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Top 3 Responsibilities:
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Lead system validation & integration for IPU silicon/presilicon; define comprehensive test plans with system architects/design/firmware.
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Build and maintain automation frameworks and validation procedures; support presilicon bringup, feature enablement, integration, and cross-component debugging.
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Own failure analysis/root cause investigation across hardware, firmware, and software layers; apply data/AI techniques to accelerate debugging and optimize tests.
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Must-have Skills:
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7+ years pre-silicon and silicon system validation experience
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Deep system architecture + test planning/execution leadership
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Strong IP networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing, traffic flows, performance)
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Hands-on cross HW/SW/FW debugging and root cause analysis
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Python/C/C++ for scalable automation
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Full Description
Job Details
Job Description
- Lead system validation and integration for Intel IPU (Infrastructure Processing Unit) silicon and presilicon projects, supporting one of the most innovative and leading product lines in the industry. • Drive deep understanding of system architecture and requirements; lead definition of comprehensive test plans in collaboration with system architects, design, and firmware teams. • Design, develop, and maintain advanced automation frameworks, system test plans, and validation procedures for both presilicon and silicon environments. • Take a handson leadership role in system bringup, feature enablement, integration, and crosscomponent debugging. • Own complex failure analysis and root cause investigation across hardware, firmware, and software layers. • Leverage AI and datadriven methodologies to accelerate debug, anomaly detection, log analysis, and test optimization; actively contribute to AIbased validation and development solutions. • Drive CI/CD methodologies in validation environments, improving coverage, scalability, and execution efficiency. • Mentor junior engineers, guide technical direction, and influence validation methodologies and best practices. • Work extensively with validation and lab tools such as Lauterbach, LeCroy, IXIA, and advanced debug infrastructures.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
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7+ years of experience in system validation for pre-silicon and silicon environments.
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Strong experience in IP networking systems with deep understanding of protocols and performance (TCP/IP, routing, traffic flows).
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Proven hands on expertise in debugging complex system issues across HW/SW/FW boundaries.
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Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++, with experience building scalable automation frameworks.
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Experience with networking and debug tools such as Wireshark, Scapy, Tcprewrite, NetCat, IPtables, etc.
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Experience with AI/ML tools or techniques for debugging, log analysis, or test optimization - strong advantage.
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Strong system level thinking, with multidisciplinary understanding (embedded systems, HW/SW interaction, architecture).
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Proven experience leading test planning, estimation, and execution in complex projects.
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Handson experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation in validation environments.
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Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross team collaboration skills.
Job Type
- Experienced Hire
Shift
- Shift 1 (Israel)
Primary Location
- Israel, Jerusalem
Additional Locations
- Israel, Haifa
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 require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
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