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Validation Engineer roles sit squarely in EB-2 and EB-3 territory: employers regularly sponsor foreign professionals through PERM labor certification, covering everything from process validation in pharma and medical devices to software and systems verification. Strong credentials in engineering disciplines with a bachelor's or advanced degree make sponsorship straightforward for qualified candidates.
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Job Description:
Note: This role requires regular onsite presence to fulfill essential job responsibilities.
Position Overview Defines, develops, and performs pre-silicon functional validation for mixed signal design, electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry required for mixed signal electronic equipment, devices, and other hardware systems. Applies various hardware and software level tools and techniques to ensure validation coverage and that performance, power, and area goals are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, develop, and perform pre-silicon functional validation for mixed signal design, electronic parts, components, and integrated circuitry
- Apply hardware and software level tools and techniques to ensure validation coverage and that performance, power, and area goals are met
- Review proposed design changes to assess impact on validation plans, tasks, and timelines
- Develop mixed signal validation methodologies, execute validation plans, and collaborate with other engineers for design optimization, troubleshooting, and failure analysis
- Perform debug to identify root causes and resolve all functional and triage failures for mixed signal design issues
- Test interactions between various mixed signal design features using validation infrastructure
- Develop pre-silicon validation infrastructure (e.g., monitors, behavioral checkers, coverage) and test environments used in validation testing
- Publish mixed signal validation reports summarizing all validation activities performed, review results, and communicate findings to relevant teams
- Work with architecture, design, verification, board, platform, and manufacturing teams to maintain and improve debug, validation test strategy, methodologies, and processes for mixed signal interfaces to meet desired product specifications
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. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or another STEM related degree with 3+ years' experience OR
- Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or another STEM related degree with 6+ months' experience.
Experience listed above should be in the following:
- Working on IP or SoC development, verification, or integration using System Verilog/OVM/UVM
- Writing validation plans implement those validation plans using System Verilog
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience with DFI/DDR/LPDDR Protocols
- 2+ years of experience with DDR Phy verification or Memory Controller verification
Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, California, Folsom
Additional Locations:
US, California, Santa Clara
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
Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $122,440.00-172,860.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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.
Job Details:
Job Description:
Note: This role requires regular onsite presence to fulfill essential job responsibilities.
Position Overview Defines, develops, and performs pre-silicon functional validation for mixed signal design, electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry required for mixed signal electronic equipment, devices, and other hardware systems. Applies various hardware and software level tools and techniques to ensure validation coverage and that performance, power, and area goals are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, develop, and perform pre-silicon functional validation for mixed signal design, electronic parts, components, and integrated circuitry
- Apply hardware and software level tools and techniques to ensure validation coverage and that performance, power, and area goals are met
- Review proposed design changes to assess impact on validation plans, tasks, and timelines
- Develop mixed signal validation methodologies, execute validation plans, and collaborate with other engineers for design optimization, troubleshooting, and failure analysis
- Perform debug to identify root causes and resolve all functional and triage failures for mixed signal design issues
- Test interactions between various mixed signal design features using validation infrastructure
- Develop pre-silicon validation infrastructure (e.g., monitors, behavioral checkers, coverage) and test environments used in validation testing
- Publish mixed signal validation reports summarizing all validation activities performed, review results, and communicate findings to relevant teams
- Work with architecture, design, verification, board, platform, and manufacturing teams to maintain and improve debug, validation test strategy, methodologies, and processes for mixed signal interfaces to meet desired product specifications
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. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or another STEM related degree with 3+ years' experience OR
- Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or another STEM related degree with 6+ months' experience.
Experience listed above should be in the following:
- Working on IP or SoC development, verification, or integration using System Verilog/OVM/UVM
- Writing validation plans implement those validation plans using System Verilog
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience with DFI/DDR/LPDDR Protocols
- 2+ years of experience with DDR Phy verification or Memory Controller verification
Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, California, Folsom
Additional Locations:
US, California, Santa Clara
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
Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $122,440.00-172,860.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Validation Engineer
Document your validation methodology credentials
PERM requires proving your qualifications match the job's minimum requirements. Gather transcripts, certifications like CAPA or IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, and employer letters that tie your hands-on validation experience to the specific engineering duties in the role.
Target industries with established PERM pipelines
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, and semiconductor fabs file PERM petitions for Validation Engineers far more regularly than general manufacturers. Filtering by NAICS code 3254 or 3344 in DOL disclosure data surfaces employers with active sponsorship history.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Validation Engineer openings by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies already familiar with the PERM process rather than educating hiring managers from scratch.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before accepting an offer
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience; EB-3 covers roles needing a bachelor's. Ask the sponsoring employer which category they plan to file under, since this affects your priority date and wait time.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your salary
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific validation role and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your negotiation so your offered salary meets the Level II or Level III wage floor required for PERM certification.
Confirm the employer's PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires the employer to run a supervised recruitment campaign before filing. Ask HR whether they've completed a prevailing wage determination and how long their internal legal review typically takes, since total PERM processing at DOL currently runs six to twelve months.
Green Card Validation Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Validation Engineer jobs commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Validation Engineer roles in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices consistently meet EB-3 requirements because they require at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or when the candidate holds a bachelor's plus five years of progressive, specialized validation experience. Employers in FDA-regulated environments file PERM petitions for these roles routinely.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Validation Engineers?
H-1B visa sponsorship grants temporary status in two or three year increments and is subject to an annual lottery that can delay authorization by a year or more. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery and no cap on petitions filed. The tradeoff is time: PERM filing and I-140 approval together take roughly one to two years before you even reach adjustment of status, whereas an approved H-1B lets you start working immediately.
What does PERM labor certification actually require from a Validation Engineer sponsor?
The employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then file an ETA Form 9089 with OFLC. For Validation Engineer roles, the job description must reflect actual daily duties and not overstate requirements to screen out otherwise qualified applicants. DOL audits these filings, so accuracy in describing validation scope, software tools, and regulatory frameworks matters.
How can I find Validation Engineer jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Validation Engineer openings specifically filtered by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship policies during the offer stage. Prioritizing employers with a documented PERM filing history means you're talking to companies whose legal and HR teams already understand the process.
Can I use O*NET to verify that my Validation Engineer role qualifies as a specialty occupation?
O*NET classifies Validation Engineers under industrial and quality engineering occupations, which are recognized as requiring specialized knowledge and at minimum a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. Reviewing the O*NET profile for your specific role gives you the standardized job zone classification and typical education requirements, which directly supports both the PERM job description and any EB-2 justification your employer's attorney needs to build the petition.