GPU Design Verification Engineer

Intel•Folsom, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a GPU Design Verification Engineer, you will contribute to developing next-generation graphics components and ensure their functionality meets rigorous specifications. You will implement verification strategies, debug issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver Graphics IP solutions. The work supports integrated, discrete, and data center AI applications. The Graphics IP team within Intel's Data Center Group develops scalable and reusable GPU technologies for high-performance computing and AI. The role includes defining and executing verification plans, developing verification environments, analyzing simulation results, and maintaining verification infrastructure for graphics logic components.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field plus 4 or more years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 3 or more years of relevant experience; or a PhD with no prior professional experience.
Experience with SystemVerilog and UVM for creating verification environments.
Experience developing feature verification test benches and achieving functional coverage closure.
Analytical and debugging skills in pre-silicon environments, including issue replication and resolution.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of GPU architecture fundamentals and 3D graphics pipeline concepts.
Experience with industry-standard frontend design and verification tools and methodologies.
Exposure to memory subsystem protocols such as CXL, AXI, and PCIe.
Familiarity with assertion-based verification techniques.
Experience working with emulators or FPGA for pre-silicon validation.

Responsibilities

Define and execute scalable IP verification plans, test benches, and validation methodologies to meet graphics microarchitecture specifications.
Debug failing tests, identify issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective measures in pre-silicon environments.
Execute system simulations and analyze power, timing, and functional coverage metrics.
Collaborate with architecture, design, and physical teams to optimize functional, performance, and power goals.
Independently develop verification environments and ensure functional coverage closure.
Create technical documentation and test plans, and drive reviews to ensure alignment with architectural objectives.
Maintain and enhance verification infrastructure and methodologies for graphics logic components.