CPU Verification Engineer

Intel Corporation • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

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 Intel's Unified Core team is looking to add a CPU functional verification engineer to their Silicon and Platform Engineering group. You will be part of the CPU functional verification team within SPE. Who You Are We are seeking a highly motivated senior CPU verification engineer to join our Unified Core design team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving and executing the functional correctness of CPU logic designs through rigorous pre-silicon verification methodologies.

Requirements

• The candidate must have a 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 developing SystemVerilog in UVM-based test-benches for reusable and scalable verification environments.
• 1+ years of experience in scripting language i.e. Python or Perl and C++

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or in a STEM related field of study with 2+ years of industry experience.
• Understanding of digital logic design, including instruction set execution, ALUs, control units, registers, memory, and system buses.
• Knowledge and experience with x86 preferred, strong ASM skills a bonus- Familiarity with version control software (GIT).
• Experience with Synopsys simulators.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills, with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Experience implementing validation strategies based on architectural and design feature changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans to validate CPU logic against architectural specifications.
• Build scalable UVM-based testbenches and define robust functional coverage models.
• Run system-level simulations to uncover design bugs and ensure functional integrity.
• Debug and root-cause issues in the pre-silicon environment; implement corrective actions to resolve test failures.
• Collaborate closely with CPU architect and RTL designers to verify complex architectural and microarchitectural features.
• Document verification strategies and lead technical reviews with design and architecture teams.
• Maintain and enhance existing verification infrastructure and methodologies.
• Contribute to the definition and refinement of CPU architecture and microarchitecture features.

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