CPU Core Pre-Silicon Validation/Verification Engineer

Intel Corporation • Folsom, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Do Something Wonderful! Intel put Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is obsessed with engineering and has a brighter future. Every day, we create world changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth. So, if you have a big idea, let's do something wonderful together. Join us, because at Intel, we are building a better tomorrow. Who We Are The Full Chip Timing (FCT) Design Automation team plays a critical role in supporting all aspects of full chip timing integration. Our mission is to enable seamless timing closure and optimization across the entire backend flow. We develop and maintain automation environments, tools, and methodologies that ensure high-quality timing models and constraint management. Who You Are Some of the responsibilities of this role will include but are not limited to: As a CPU Core Pre-Silicon Validation/Verification Engineer responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Performs functional verification of CPU logic to ensure design will meet specification requirements. Develops IP verification plans, test benches, and the verification environment to ensure coverage to confirm CPU microarchitecture specifications. Executes verification plans and defines and runs system simulation models to verify the design, analyze power and timing, and uncover bugs. Replicates, root causes, and debugs issues in the pre-silicon environment. Finds and implements corrective measures to resolve failing tests. Collaborates with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to improve verification of complex architectural and microarchitectural features and to meet functional, performance, and power goals. Documents test plans and drive technical reviews of plans and proofs with design and architecture teams. Maintains and improves existing functional verification infrastructure and methodology. Participates in the definition of architecture and microarchitecture features of the CPU being designed actively.

Requirements

• 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 The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other Science/Engineering related field and 1+ years of relevant experience -OR- Master's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other Science/Engineering and related field 6+ months of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Pre-silicon verification and/or front end.
• Software/programming languages (i.e. C, C++, C#, Visual Basic/.NET. Perl, Python, Java, etc.)
• System Verilog/Verilog/VHDL, Verification, Validation and/or VCS or similar Simulator

Nice To Haves

• Experience with computer architecture and microarchitecture
• Experience with coverage driven validation
• Experience in IP/SOC ASIC Validation
• Experience in Specman E and/or System Verilog/OVM/UVM
• Experience with software design and coding
• Knowledge with x86 core architecture and instruction set

Responsibilities

• Performs functional verification of CPU logic to ensure design will meet specification requirements.
• Develops IP verification plans, test benches, and the verification environment to ensure coverage to confirm CPU microarchitecture specifications.
• Executes verification plans and defines and runs system simulation models to verify the design, analyze power and timing, and uncover bugs.
• Replicates, root causes, and debugs issues in the pre-silicon environment.
• Finds and implements corrective measures to resolve failing tests.
• Collaborates with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to improve verification of complex architectural and microarchitectural features and to meet functional, performance, and power goals.
• Documents test plans and drive technical reviews of plans and proofs with design and architecture teams.
• Maintains and improves existing functional verification infrastructure and methodology.
• Participates in the definition of architecture and microarchitecture features of the CPU being designed actively.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level