SoC Power Thermal Performance Val and Opt Engineer (Temporary Position)

Intel is hiring a SoC Power Thermal Performance Val and Opt Engineer (Temporary Position) in Guadalajara, Mexico. Level rates it ; you can apply on Intel.

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The Role and Impact

In this role, you will contribute to the validation of Intel's next-generation high-performance CPUs and interconnected interfaces, ensuring robust design and performance. You will develop and implement validation strategies and test content, leveraging simulation and emulation environments to verify power, thermal, and performance aspects of the hardware. Your daily efforts will directly support delivering cutting-edge CPU solutions to the market, positively impacting Intel's ability to innovate within the data center domain.

Business Group

You will be joining Intel's Data Center Group (DCG), a business unit focused on delivering world-class technologies and solutions for data centers and cloud computing. DCG plays a key role in advancing Intel's leadership in high-performance computing, supporting the design, validation, and optimization of Intel's processors for critical workloads. This team's collaborative environment fosters innovation and drives advancements in data center technology.

Please consider that this is an Intel contract position (1 year).

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimize validation strategies, methodologies, and plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including architecture, design, pre-silicon manufacturing, and validation groups.
Create and enable comprehensive test content for pre-silicon power, thermal, and performance validation requirements, including automation software and debug platform tools.
Execute validation plans, debug root cause issues, and enable robust design fixes.
Utilize simulation and emulation environments for validation testing to ensure reliable hardware performance.
Analyze and report validation results, providing risk assessments and recommendations for improvement.
Collaborate effectively within a cross-site team to deliver high-quality outputs under strict deadlines.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications, you must possess the minimum qualifications below to be initially considered for this position.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field,

2+ years of hands-on experience in (the experience could have been acquired through work experience, internships, academic projects, courses, or training.):

- Python scripting and/or Object-Oriented Programming (e.g., C++), specifically in a validation or test environment.
- Computer architecture, CPU micro-architecture, and operating systems such as Linux.

Advanced English level.

Must have unrestricted permanent right to work in Mexico (employment-based visa/immigration sponsorship not available).

Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Experience working with simulation and emulation environments for validation.
Advanced understanding of pre-silicon power, thermal, and performance validation techniques.
Familiarity with Intel Architecture ISA, x86 assembly language, and system-level validation.
Proven experience to independently read technical specifications and implement relevant test cases.
Background in debugging tools, lab equipment, and hardware/software testing methodologies.

If you are ready to shape the future of high-performance computing and make a meaningful impact at Intel, we encourage you to seize this opportunity. Join us and be part of a team committed to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to the world.

Job Type:

Intel Contract Employee

Shift:

Shift 1 (Mexico)

Primary Location:

Mexico, Guadalajara

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.

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SoC Power Thermal Performance Val and Opt Engineer (Temporary Position) at Intel rates 35 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

SoC Power Thermal Performance Val and Opt Engineer (Temporary Position) is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Mexico, Guadalajara.
The job was posted on November 4, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
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