CPU Validation Engineer

Intel is hiring a CPU Validation Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on Intel.

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Job Description:

The Role and Impact As a CPU Validation Engineer, you will play a key role in validating and verifying next-generation processor designs, ensuring they meet Intel's high-quality standards. You will focus on developing test plans, creating test content and tools, and debugging silicon to identify and resolve issues. This position directly contributes to the successful launch of industry-leading CPU technologies, providing tangible impact on product innovation and performance. Business group Join Intel Corporation's Atom PG Val Tool team, a group dedicated to advancing Intel's processor technology through rigorous system validation and testing. This team plays a critical role in ensuring Intel's CPU designs meet quality benchmarks efficiently, aligning with Intel's broader mission of delivering cutting-edge computing solutions to the market. Key Responsibilities - Run custom designed test content to qualify feature functionality and perform failure triage - Analyze execution data and performance monitors to optimize the running of test content suites and to gauge product health in the shortest amount of time - Debug and isolate system/platform issues - Tune/optimize system hardware and software parameters to improve validation efficiency - Develop new software, automation, indicators and infrastructure tools to improve product validation efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field, with 2-5 years of hands-on experience in CPU validation OR a Master's degree in a relevant field with no prior professional experience.
- Proficiency in Python and scripting languages.
- Strong knowledge of CPU architecture fundamentals, validation techniques, and debug processes.
- Experience working with post-silicon validation tools and methods.

Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in system-level or post-silicon validation or test development.
- Familiarity with CPU features, embedded systems, or platform debug tools.
- Proficiency scripting languages such as Python.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Passion for innovation and delivering high-quality results in alignment with Intel's vision of advancing technology.

Join Intel's CPU Validation team today and contribute to groundbreaking technology that shapes the future of computing.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

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 be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * 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.

How we rate this

CPU Validation Engineer at Intel rates 45 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

CPU Validation Engineer is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The role is based in Malaysia, Penang.
The job was posted on October 27, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

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