Graphics Performance Content Validation Engineer 

Intel's Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics Group (AXG) develops best in class graphics technology that is a critical part of our major product lines.  We are looking for Engineers to work with our Graphics Performance Content Validation team, who develop performance tests to measure key Architectural metrics across the Graphics IP.  These tests are crucial in measuring the accuracy of our Graphics Performance Simulators and help identify unexpected bottlenecks in our various Simulator/RTL models. 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Development, Delivery, and Execution of Performance Test Content 
• Accurate measurement and post processing of key Performance Statistics across multiple environments. 
• Development of automated triage scripts to assist in performance bottleneck analysis. 
• Working with Architecture/Validation/Design teams to debug and resolve any performance test failures 
• Creation of detailed indicator charts showing current health and long term trends of our Graphics models. 

Behavioral traits that we are looking for:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum skills and experience that will get you noticed:

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s in in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of industry experience.  Or a masters in the same field with 4+ years of industry experience.
• Programming skills:  specifically, C++, Python, and Ruby Languages 
• Skills with data analysis, debugging and problem solving 
• Experience explaining complex technical concepts
• Advanced English level
• Candidate must have unrestricted permanent right to work in Costa Rica

Preferred Qualifications 

An ideal candidate will have knowledge and/or experience in some of the following: 

• Excellent understanding of 3D/Compute Graphics architecture and technology;  
• Experience with Graphics Design, Validation, and Performance Analysis. 
• Experience with DirectX/OpenCL or other Graphics APIs 
• Experience with CPU architecture/design. 

Inside this Business Group

The focus of Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics (AXG) is to accelerate our execution in strategic growth areas of high-performance computing and graphics. AXG is chartered with delivering high performance computing and graphics solutions (IP, Software, Systems), for both integrated and discrete segments across client, enterprise and data center.  Our mission is to make zeta-scale computing accessible to every human on the planet by the end of this decade and to entertain, educate and connect billions of people with buttery smooth visual experiences.

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.