CPU Verification Engineer

Intel Corporation • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Job Summary: Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of CPU technology and ensuring flawless performance? We are seeking a talented CPU Design Verification Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in verifying cutting-edge CPU designs. In this position, you will be instrumental in developing comprehensive verification strategies, executing complex test plans, and collaborating with world-class engineers to deliver high-performance processors that power the future of computing.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or STEM-related field plus 4 years of relevant work experience or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or STEM-related field plus 2 years of relevant work experience
• 4+ years of work experience in one or more of the following areas: Computer architecture knowledge, including specific areas of technical ownership/expertise relevant to CPUs
• Validation environment development in C++, Verilog, System Verilog UVM/OVM
• Programming experience in at least one language: Perl, Python, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Intel Architecture ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) and system architecture, x86 assembly language
• Experience in software validation, including microcode and firmware
• Experience in post-silicon debug and analysis
• Intel or industry experience in micro-architecture, design, or verification of CPU cores
• Experience with hardware modeling languages such as Verilog, VHDL, or System Verilog and industry-standard logic simulation tools
• Validation and debug experience including test writing/generation, checker development, coverage analysis, failure debug, and root cause analysis
• Assembly language programming, code generation, or other low-level software experience

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive functional verification of CPU logic to ensure designs meet rigorous specification requirements
• Develop detailed IP verification plans, sophisticated test benches, and robust verification environments to ensure complete coverage aligned with CPU microarchitecture specifications
• Execute verification plans and define system simulation models to verify design integrity, analyze power and timing characteristics, and uncover potential issues
• Replicate, root cause, and debug complex issues in the pre-silicon environment with precision and efficiency
• Identify and implement corrective measures to resolve failing tests and optimize verification processes
• Find creative solutions to complex verification challenges and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate closely with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to enhance verification of sophisticated architectural and microarchitectural features
• Work together to achieve ambitious functional, performance, and power goals
• Document comprehensive test plans and lead technical reviews with design and architecture teams
• Maintain and enhance existing functional verification infrastructure and methodology
• Actively participate in defining architecture and microarchitecture features of next-generation CPUs

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: Mid Level