Embedded Systems Engineer – Post-silicon Validation (npu)
Intel
Leixlip, Ireland
Hybrid
Strong c/c++ development skills
Python scripting for automation
Debugging across hardware and software layers
This role involves validating next-generation AI silicon by running tests on actual hardware and debugging failures that have never been seen before
Job Summary
This role involves validating next-generation AI silicon by running tests on actual hardware and debugging failures that have never been seen before.
Engineers will collaborate directly with architecture and design teams to characterize power states, frequency operating points, and performance counters under real AI workloads.
The team values learning agility and full-stack intuition, offering an entry point for engineers eager to understand how hardware really works from register-level behavior to OS drivers.
Matching Summary
This role involves validating next-generation AI silicon by running tests on actual hardware and debugging failures that have never been seen before.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strong C/C++ development skills
Python scripting for automation
Debugging across hardware and software layers
Reading microarchitecture specifications
Power and performance characterisation
Nice-to-have
OS-level driver experience on Linux or Windows
Familiarity with FPGA or RTL simulation
Experience with embedded toolchains
Bash, PowerShell, or Tcl scripting
Prior exposure to silicon validation
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science