About the role#
As a Graphics Hardware Validation Intern, you will gain hands-on experience with Intel's discrete graphics platforms. You will work alongside experienced engineers to ensure the functionality, performance, and quality of these systems. This role allows you to apply your academic background to real-world engineering challenges while developing practical skills in GPU architecture, system-level debugging, and validation automation.
What you'll do#
- Execute platform and board validation tasks.
- Develop and implement test plans to assess functionality and performance.
- Analyze test results to identify anomalies and assist in debugging issues.
- Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure platform readiness.
- Support configuration testing and manufacturability assessments.
- Participate in benchmarking execution.
- Validate power and thermal characteristics.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
- At least 3 months of experience with computer architecture or organization.
- At least 3 months of experience using lab equipment like oscilloscopes, multimeters, or power supplies.
- At least 3 months of experience with Windows drivers, operating systems, error logs, or Linux and Windows command line.
- Experience building your own PC or working with computer hardware.
- Programming skills in Python or similar languages.
- Familiarity with PC x86 architecture, including CPU, memory, PCIe, display technologies, power management, and 3D graphics.
- Knowledge of discrete graphics add-in cards or mobile discrete graphics systems is a plus.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- This is a full-time, paid, rolling internship.
- This role requires an on-site presence.
About Intel Corporation
Intel Corporation designs and manufactures semiconductors. The company focuses on artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and non-volatile memory solutions. It operates as a public company with over 110,000 employees. The headquarters are in Santa Clara, California, with major office locations across the United States, Israel, France, Singapore, and Poland.
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