IntelDevelopment Tools Software Engineer
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Design and optimize software tools supporting silicon debug, validation, and manufacturing processes at Intel.
Job Description:
The Role and Impact
As a Development Tools Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize software tools that support silicon debug, validation, and production processes. Your contributions will directly enable Intel's internal and external engineering teams to build cutting-edge silicon and software products. In this role, you will develop innovative software solutions that enhance tool functionality, ensure seamless hardware-software integration, and help bring Intel silicon products to market efficiently and effectively.
Business group
You will join a team within Intel that is dedicated to the development of software tools and systems critical to silicon design, manufacturing, validation, and system integration. Our group collaborates across multiple business units to deliver impactful solutions, including debug tools, validation content execution platforms, and manufacturing test systems.
These tools are utilized by both Intel teams and external technology partners, playing an integral role in achieving Intel's mission to drive innovation and technological excellence globally.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Develop and enhance software tools for silicon debug, validation, and manufacturing test processes. Collaborate with validation engineering teams and external customers to ensure tools effectively leverage the latest silicon debug features.
- Debug and fix software issues, developer-owned validation, and create functional documentation.
- Provide technical support to customers, assisting with tool usage and identifying root causes for silicon power-on issues.
- Work on hardware-software integration and debug for tools incorporating JTAG, I3C, SMBus, or silicon TAP topology.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers, fostering growth and innovation within the team.
- Contribute to agile development processes, including scrum and kanban, to ensure efficient project execution.
The ideal candidate should show the following behavioral traits:
- Advanced communication skills and willingness to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Interested in Intel Architecture and silicon debug.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications, you must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience:
- with object-oriented software development and debugging.
- in hardware-software integration and debug.
- in programming languages such as Python, C, and C++.
- with version control tools like Git/GitHub.
- Advanced English skills.
Must have unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico (this role is not eligible for visa or immigration sponsorship).
Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
- Experience working with stakeholders in requirement elicitation processes.
- Familiarity with Intel validation tools and processes.
- Knowledge of MBIST, Scan dump, JTAG, I3C, or silicon TAP topology.
- Experience with simulation frameworks.
- Exposure to working with Silicon Validation teams.
Join us to contribute to exciting projects, collaborate with industry leaders, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Intel's innovative silicon and software solutions.
Job Type:
Experienced HireShift:
Shift 1 (Mexico)Primary Location:
Mexico, GuadalajaraAdditional 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/AWork 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
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