GPU Validation Engineer

Intel Corporation•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Embark with us on a journey of growth and transformation as we create exceptionally engineered technology and bring AI everywhere. As a valued team member, your adaptability and attention to detail will contribute to our drive for results and relentless pursuit of quality, ensuring we meet our customers' needs with precision. Join us and build on our legacy of innovation and collaboration as we deliver world‑changing technology that improves the life of every person on the planet. As a GPU Design Verification Engineer, you will play a critical role in defining and ensuring the quality of Intel's advanced graphics solutions. Your expertise will contribute to creating GPUs that power millions of devices globally and drive innovation in computing across integrated, discrete, and AI-based graphics products. Working at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, you will collaborate with world-class engineers, architects, and designers to ensure robust verification of complex graphics features. This is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact on Intel's mission to deliver industry-leading graphics solutions that redefine user experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field and at least 6+ years of experience OR a Master's degree in the mentioned fields with 4+ years of experience in silicon design development, frontend validation methodologies, simulation environment development (testbench, checker), and simulation/emulation debugging.
Proficiency in functional and code coverage closures.
Expertise in hardware simulation and validation tools, with strong technical proficiency in C/C++/Python and SystemVerilog.
Familiarity with IP validation tools, processes, and protocols.

Nice To Haves

Experience with OVM/UVM-based test benches and formal verification tools.
Deep knowledge of graphics architecture and designs, with an understanding of microarchitectural features.
Strong team collaboration skills, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
Desire to work on high-impact projects that challenge and expand your technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

Perform functional verification of graphics logic components, including 3D graphics, media, and display, ensuring designs meet specification requirements.
Develop scalable and reusable IP verification plans and test benches to confirm graphics microarchitecture specifications.
Define and execute verification plans, running system simulation models to identify bugs, analyze power and timing, and verify design functionality.
Replicate, root cause, and debug issues in pre-silicon environments while implementing corrective measures to resolve failing tests.
Collaborate with GPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to enhance verification processes, meeting functional, performance, and power goals.
Document test plans, driving technical reviews with design and architecture teams.
Maintain and optimize existing functional verification infrastructure and methodologies.
Participate in the definition and development of verification infrastructure and related tools for functional design verification.