mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic 5+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted May 5, 2026
$122,440 – $232,190
USD per year
Skills
Testing

About this role

Intel is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Folsom, CA. The posting calls out experience with Testing and roughly 5+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $122,440–$232,190 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Folsom, CA
Work mode
On-site
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
May 5, 2026
AI Summary
GPU Design Verification Engineer performing functional validation of GPU designs, focusing on system-level integration and silicon debug. Requires bachelor's degree with 7 years experience or master's degree with 5 years experience in hardware verification and validation methodologies.

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Job description

from Intel careers
Job Details:

Job Description: 

The Role and Impact:


As a GPU Design Verification Engineer at Intel, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of graphics and compute technologies. You will be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and delivering world-class GPU IP designs that power cutting-edge products worldwide. Your expertise will contribute directly to achieving Intel's performance, power, area, and quality goals.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the definition and design of architecture and microarchitecture features, ensuring the seamless integration of GPU blocks into full chip designs. Your work will help redefine possibilities in graphics computation and enable extraordinary user experiences for millions. 

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Defines, develops, and performs functional validation for GPUs, focusing on validation of interaction of GPUs, media, display and system-level features.
  • Applies various hardware and software level tools and techniques to ensure validation coverage and that performance, power, and area goals are met.
  • Reviews proposed design changes to assess impact on validation plans, tasks, and timelines.
  • Develops GPU validation methodologies, executes validation plans, and collaborates with other engineers for design optimization, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
  • Performs silicon debug to identify root causes and resolves all functional and triage failures for GPU issues.
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