Intel

Graduate Talent (SoC Functional Validation)

Malaysia, Penang
Full-time
Posted Nov 6, 2026

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Skills

Linux
Python
Communication
Compliance
Problem Solving
Recruiting

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact

As a Graduate Talent in the Client Validation Engineering (CVE) team, you will play a critical role in validating the architectural features of Intel's next-generation CPUs, PCH chipsets, and custom ASICs. Your day-to-day activities will include developing test plans, creating validation environments, and executing tests to ensure silicon-level functionality and reliability. By identifying design implementation bugs and ensuring performance to specifications, you will directly contribute to delivering high-quality products to Intel's market segments.

Business Group

The Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE) drives innovation by developing and validating Intel's hardware technologies across diverse market segments. SPE focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of Intel's silicon and chipset designs through comprehensive validation practices. By joining this group, you will be part of a team that supports Intel's broader mission of advancing cutting-edge technology and delivering world-class products.

Key Responsibilities

•Develop and execute test plans to validate architectural features of CPU, PCH chipsets, and custom ASICs.

•Create and define system-level validation environments, including test suites and methodologies.

•Debug and analyze failures to identify design implementation bugs and improve product quality.

•Contribute to system validation across multiple domains, including memory controller, power management, PCIe, USB, graphics, and audio.

•Apply emulation and platform-level tools to ensure hardware designs meet specifications.

•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance validation practices and methodologies.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, with 0-1 years of hands-on experience in validation gained through internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands-on training.

•Master's degree in a relevant field with no prior professional experience.

•Proficiency in C programming.

•Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, Perl).

•Understanding of CPU architecture, OS architecture, and platforms like Windows, Linux, Android, and RTOS.

Preferred Qualifications

•Demonstrated passion for software infrastructure and tools development.

•Familiarity with packet-based protocols like PCIe, USB, SPI, or I2C.

•Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

•Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

We invite you to bring your creativity, curiosity, and enthusiasm to Intel and join us in shaping the future of technology.

Job Type:

Intel Contract Employee

Shift:

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Malaysia, Penang

Additional Locations:

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.

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.