GPU Validation Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description:

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.

As a GPU Validation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of Intel's industry-leading graphics processing units (GPUs). Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve defining and executing validation methodologies, debugging, and optimizing GPU features. By contributing to the development of cutting‑edge validation infrastructure, you will help deliver products that meet rigorous performance, power, and quality standards.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to innovate and make a tangible impact on Intel's graphics technology.

You will be part of Intel's Data Center Group (DCG), a team dedicated to delivering world‑class GPU solutions for diverse applications such as gaming, AI, and high‑performance computing. DCG focuses on driving innovation and supporting Intel's mission to shape the future of technology by creating advanced graphics architectures that power systems across desktop, mobile, server, and edge environments.

• Define, develop, and execute validation methodologies for GPUs, focusing on interaction between media, display, and system-level features.
• Build and test emulation and prototyping models for GPU.
• Perform silicon debug to identify root causes and resolve functional and triage failures for GPU‑related issues.
• Develop and maintain post-silicon validation infrastructure, including performance monitors, behavioral checkers, and test environments.
• Conduct validation testing to ensure performance, power, and area goals are met, leveraging hardware and software tools.
• Review design changes to assess their impact on validation plans, timelines, and tasks.
• Test interactions between GPU features using validation tools and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, board, platform, and manufacturing teams to optimize validation methodologies.
• Publish comprehensive GPU validation reports, summarize results, and communicate findings to relevant teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of industry experience OR Master's degree in a relevant field with 3+ years of experience.
• 4+ years' experience in pre-silicon validation techniques, tools, and debugging.
• 4+ years' experience in C, C++, Python, and scripting for automation and validation tasks.
• 4+ years' experience in computer architecture and microarchitecture fundamentals.
• 4+ years' experience with emulation (preferably ZeBu/Palladium).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with PCIe standards and compliance processes.
• Knowledge of GPU architecture.
• Experience with FPGA prototyping, or acceleration platforms.
• Experience developing validation protocols and strategies.
• Experience with hardware debug tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and in-circuit emulators.
• Exposure to Design for Debug (DFD) tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with GPU artificial intelligence benchmarks, rendering concepts, and industry‑standard APIs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross‑functional teams.

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or…