GPU Design Verification Engineer

Intel Corporation•Santa Clara, CA

2d•$122,440 - $200,340•Hybrid

About The Position

As a GPU Design Verification Engineer at Intel, you will verify graphics logic components used in integrated, discrete, and data center AI products. You will create scalable verification plans and reusable test benches, and help ensure the robustness and reliability of graphics IP. The role involves close collaboration with architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to advance high-performance computing products. The Data Center Group develops next-generation graphics IP blocks for integrated, discrete, and data center/AI applications. This position contributes to technical excellence and innovation across Intel by verifying GPU hardware intellectual property. The role is eligible for Intel’s hybrid work model, splitting time between an assigned Intel site and off-site. Primary locations are Folsom, California, and Santa Clara, California. The position offers annual target compensation of $122,440 to $200,340 across US locations; individual pay depends on work location and other job-related factors. Intel describes its total compensation package as including competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefits such as health, retirement, and vacation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field and 4 or more years of relevant experience; or a master's degree in one of these fields and 3 or more years of relevant experience; or a PhD in one of these fields with no prior professional experience required.
Experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, and object-oriented programming.
Experience developing feature verification test benches and achieving functional coverage closure.
Experience with Python or similar scripting languages.
Knowledge of assertion-based verification methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to GPU architecture fundamentals and computer architecture principles.
Debug experience with industry-standard frontend design and verification tools and flows.
Experience working with IP development teams and validation protocols such as CXL, AXI, or PCIe.
Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute scalable IP verification plans, test benches, and methodologies that meet graphics microarchitecture specifications.
Debug issues, replicate failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective measures in pre-silicon environments.
Conduct system simulations and analyze power, timing, and functional coverage to identify and resolve design issues.
Independently create test environments, verify features, and achieve comprehensive coverage closure.
Collaborate with architecture, design, and physical engineering teams to optimize functionality, performance, and power goals.
Use assertion-based verification techniques and industry-standard tools to improve verification reliability.
Document test plans and lead technical reviews to ensure alignment with architecture goals.
Maintain and improve functional verification infrastructure and methodologies.