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Pre-si Power and Performance System Validation Engineer

Intel

Location

Austin, TX, Hillsboro, OR, Folsom, CA, Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/24/2026

Compensation

$122,440 - $232,190 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202694.2% approval-88% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The SoC Power Thermal Performance Validation and Optimization Engineer at Intel plays a crucial role in ensuring that products meet optimal power, thermal, and performance benchmarks at the system-on-chip level. This position is part of the Data Center Group, focusing on innovative solutions for next-generation computing platforms. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to develop validation methodologies and optimize hardware/software solutions. Their work will directly influence Intel's ability to deliver high-performing products to market.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in SoC power and performance validation.
  • 3+ years of experience in Pre-Si simulation and emulation.
  • 3+ years of experience developing and/or optimizing power/performance KPIs.
  • 2+ years of experience in debugging SoC-level power, thermal, and performance failures.
  • 2+ years of experience with Python programming.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute SoC-level power, thermal, and performance validation and optimization plans across Intel products.
  • Collaborate with architecture, design, firmware, and software teams to ensure power, thermal, and performance meet competitive targets and specifications.
  • Establish and execute methodologies for validating hardware/software optimizations and ensure alignment with business KPIs.
  • Perform SoC-level debug to identify root causes and resolve functional and triage failures related to power, thermal, and performance.
  • Configure and set up data loggers to collect and analyze thermal data.
  • Develop and maintain validation infrastructure, including performance monitors, behavioral checkers, and testing environments.
  • Produce comprehensive validation reports summarizing activities and results, and communicate findings effectively to relevant teams.
  • Drive continuous improvements to validation strategies, methodologies, and processes.

Benefits

  • Intel offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Intel Corp

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

74

FY2026

Approval rate

94.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

2,201

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-88%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-54%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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