Intel

CPU Validation Engineer

Intel$105K — $200K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 1+ years of experience, OR PhD with 0 years of experience
  • Knowledge of CPU Architecture
  • Courses in VLSI/Digital Design or related
  • Knowledge of coding language like C/C++, Python
  • Preferred: Master's or PhD in relevant fields with experience in CPU design or verification

Responsibilities

  • Defines, develops, and performs functional validation for CPUs focusing on internals and system integration
  • Applies hardware and software tools to ensure performance and power goals are met
  • Reviews design changes and assesses impacts on validation plans
  • Develops and executes CPU validation methodologies and test plans
  • Performs silicon debug to resolve functional failures
  • Tests interactions between various CPU features
  • Develops validation infrastructure and test environments used in validation

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Stock bonuses
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement plans
  • Vacation time
  • Hybrid work model allowing on-site and off-site work opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Details:

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:
  • Defines, develops, and performs functional validation for CPUs, focusing on validation of the CPU internals and CPU integration in system level features for Intel performance and power efficient cores.
  • Applies various hardware and software level tools and techniques to ensure validation coverage and that performance, power, and area goals are met.
  • Reviews proposed design changes to assess impact on validation plans, tasks, and timelines.
  • Develops CPU validation methodologies and test plans, executes validation plans, and collaborates with other engineers for design optimization, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
  • Applies knowledge of CPU core architecture, processor microarchitecture, and design.
  • Performs silicon debug to identify root causes and resolves all functional and triage failures for CPU issues.
  • Tests interactions between various CPU features using validation infrastructure.
  • Develops postsilicon validation infrastructure (e.g., performance monitors, behavioral checkers, state space coverage) and test environment used in validation testing.
  • Publishes CPU validation reports summarizing all validation activities performed, reviews results, and communicates to relevant teams.
  • Works with architecture, design, verification, board, platform, and manufacturing teams to maintain and improve debug, validation test strategy, methodologies, and processes for CPU interfaces and to meet desired product specifications.
  • Develops content to create or increase specific IP interactions using a variety of tools and techniques (including patching techniques using microcode, firmware, or custom OS builds).
  • Engages in all phases of the product life cycle, develops, and validates content and infrastructure, and bug hunts in multiple environments (simulation, emulation, FPGAs) to ensure silicon readiness.


Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 1+ years of experience, OR PhD with 0 years of experience with:
  • Knowledge of CPU Architecture
  • Courses in VLSI/Digital Design or related
  • Knowledge of coding language like C/C++, Python


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field, with demonstrated experience in CPU design, verification, or architecture
  • Verilog, System Verilog, and X86 assembly coding
  • Use of AI agents in your projects, college classes, or software development
  • Familiarity with RTL simulation and emulation environments.
  • RTL Debugging at module level or soc level system simulation failures.
  • Knowledge of basic lab hardware/equipment's like scope, power supply, etc.
  • Excellent analytical and debugging skills, with a creative approach to problem-solving
  • Effective collaboration skills to work across teams


Job Type:
Experienced Hire

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:
US, Texas, Austin

Additional Locations:

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.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $105,650.00-200,340.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

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