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Principal, Server CPU Validation Engineer

Santa Clara, CaliforniaFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead validation strategy, test planning, and execution for next-generation server CPU platforms, focusing on silicon bring-up, debug, and automation.

Role type

Principal, Server CPU Validation Architect

Builds

Server CPU products and validation infrastructure

Domain

Semiconductor / Server CPU Architecture

Required skills

x86 CPU architecture, post-silicon validation, silicon bring-up, system-level debug, C/C++, Python, Linux/Windows server OS, AI for test automation

Preferred skills

Master's degree in EE/CS/CE, executive-level influence

Technologies

PCIe, CXL, emulation frameworks, AI/ML tools

Responsibilities

Drive CPU validation strategy and test planning; Lead development of validation methodologies and tools; Partner on emerging tech validation (PCIe, CXL); Define large-scale emulation strategies; Drive automation and AI-enabled solutions; Lead complex system-level debug

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship