CPU Validation Engineer

Intel•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 1+ years of experience, OR PhD with 0 years of experience
Knowledge of CPU Architecture
Courses in VLSI\Digital Design or related
Knowledge of coding language like C/C++, Python

Nice To Haves

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field, with demonstrated experience in CPU design, verification, or architecture
Verilog, System Verilog, and X86 assembly coding
Use of AI agents in your projects, college classes, or software development
Familiarity with RTL simulation and emulation environments.
RTL Debugging at module level or soc level system simulation failures.
Knowledge of basic lab hardware\equipment's like scope, power supply, etc.
Excellent analytical and debugging skills, with a creative approach to problem-solving
Effective collaboration skills to work across teams

Responsibilities

Defines, develops, and performs functional validation for CPUs, focusing on validation of the CPU internals and CPU integration in system level features for Intel performance and power efficient cores.
Applies various hardware and software level tools and techniques to ensure validation coverage and that performance, power, and area goals are met.
Reviews proposed design changes to assess impact on validation plans, tasks, and timelines.
Develops CPU validation methodologies and test plans, executes validation plans, and collaborates with other engineers for design optimization, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
Applies knowledge of CPU core architecture, processor microarchitecture, and design.
Performs silicon debug to identify root causes and resolves all functional and triage failures for CPU issues.
Tests interactions between various CPU features using validation infrastructure.
Develops postsilicon validation infrastructure (e.g., performance monitors, behavioral checkers, state space coverage) and test environment used in validation testing.
Publishes CPU validation reports summarizing all validation activities performed, reviews results, and communicates to relevant teams.
Works with architecture, design, verification, board, platform, and manufacturing teams to maintain and improve debug, validation test strategy, methodologies, and processes for CPU interfaces and to meet desired product specifications.
Develops content to create or increase specific IP interactions using a variety of tools and techniques (including patching techniques using microcode, firmware, or custom OS builds).
Engages in all phases of the product life cycle, develops, and validates content and infrastructure, and bug hunts in multiple environments (simulation, emulation, FPGAs) to ensure silicon readiness.