You will be a part of the team driving Intels vision of the future of the Data Center with an emphasis on networking. We develop Solutions that help transform Data Platforms Group to an organization that powers the cloud and billions of smart, connected computing devices through application acceleration sockets and Smart NICs. We are seeking motivated Validation Architects experienced in comprehending data center and edge networking infrastructure, willing to be a part of the team that brings cutting-edge solutions to our end customers.

You will be responsible for:

• Pathfinding validation solutions to ensure product quality and innovating new and better ways to validate and deliver full Networking Solutions through knowledge of use cases. Enabling the team with frameworks to simulate actual, or anticipated, customer workloads and relevant benchmarks
• Understanding and influencing product specifications, working closely with architects, design engineering, and validation teams to ensure performance and quality
• Defining validation strategies and methodologies
• Designing and implementing validation environments and capabilities to influence functional validation content
• Debugging complex systems in both pre- and post-silicon environments and managing customer requests
• Prior knowledge and experience in design verification, compatibility validation and stress testing is an added plus.
• Coordinating with management and partners to maintain schedules

  Additional Skills

• Excellent communication skills and work as part of an agile and global team
• Positive role model and mentor to build strong validation expertise
• Experience working with customers in the design and deployment of automated large-scale data center networking solutions.
• Innovate, communicate complex solutions, and assist partners and customer facing teams to deliver leading edge Smart NIC solutions

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or relevant field with 12+ years of experience or a Masters degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering  or relevant field and 8+ years of experience in the industry.
• 5+ years of experience understanding customer use cases to develop and execute projects in the networking domain
• 2+ years of experience in technologies such as  Ethernet networking architecture, protocols, topologies, networking products, software virtual switching, server virtualization, and orchestration software
• 5+ years of experience in debugging of complex platform, HW, SW, FW and environment issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Exhibit a solid understanding of datacenter hardware and software trends and solutions, including: Security, Storage (RDMA, NVMeoF) and Networking workloads (OVS, NFV) with associated SW stacks
• Experience with power, area and performance tradeoffs
• Experience with FPGA modeling and debug
• Understanding of newest technologies and apply them to real-life use cases.

The Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) was formed from the acquisition of Altera. As part of Intel, PSG will create market-leading programmable logic devices that deliver a wider range of capabilities than customers experience today. Combining Altera's industry-leading FPGA technology and customer support with Intel's world-class semiconductor manufacturing capabilities will enable customers to create the next generation of electronic systems with unmatched performance and power efficiency. PSG takes pride in creating an energetic and dynamic work environment that is driven by ingenuity and innovation. We believe the growth and success of our group is directly linked to the growth and satisfaction of our employees. That is why PSG is committed to a work environment that is flexible and collaborative, and allows our employees to reach their full potential.

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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

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter....