CPU Verification Engineer

Intel•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Intel's Silicon Engineering Group as a CPU Design Verification Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of high-performance, power-efficient processors. In this role, you will contribute to verifying and validating cutting-edge CPU architectures that power millions of devices worldwide, from laptops and desktops to servers, gaming systems, and AI/ML workloads. Working alongside world-class CPU architects, RTL designers, and physical design teams, you will help ensure designs meet rigorous functional, performance, and power goals. This is an exciting opportunity to tackle deep technical challenges, influence industry-leading technologies, and contribute to products that impact billions of users globally.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or in a STEM related field of study with 1+ years of relevant experience -OR- Master’s Degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or in a STEM related field of study
1+ years of experience in modeling languages such as Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog, and industry-standard simulation tools.
1+ years of experience developing UVM-based testbenches for reusable and scalable verification environments.
1+ years of experience in scripting language i.e. Python or Perl and C++

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
Knowledge of x86 architecture, Intel Architecture ISA, and assembly programming.
Experience in pre-silicon and post-silicon CPU verification, debugging, and analysis, including identifying and closing coverage gaps.
Familiarity with software validation techniques such as microcode, firmware, or low-level code generation.
Experience using industry-standard simulation tools like Synopsys VCS and version control systems such as Git.
Demonstrated technical ownership in CPU microarchitecture, design, or verification with hands-on expertise.
Innovative application of AI or automation to enhance verification processes and accelerate validation timelines.
Strong understanding of computer architecture fundamentals, with emphasis on CPU microarchitecture.
Experience in debugging and validation, including functional coverage analysis, test development, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans to validate CPU logic against architectural and microarchitectural specifications.
Create scalable verification environments, including UVM-based testbenches and functional coverage models.
Perform functional coverage analysis, identify verification gaps, and implement strategies to close them.
Run system-level simulations to validate functionality, power, and timing, uncovering bugs and ensuring design robustness.
Debug and root-cause issues in pre-silicon environments and implement corrective measures to resolve test failures.
Collaborate closely with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to verify complex architectural and microarchitectural features.
Maintain and enhance verification infrastructure, methodologies, and automation flows to optimize workflows and throughput.
Develop scripts and automation tools using Python, Perl, C++, or similar languages to improve verification processes.
Document verification strategies and drive technical reviews with cross-functional stakeholders.
Contribute to the definition and refinement of CPU architecture and microarchitecture features to meet functional, performance, and power goals.