Intel

CPU Verification Engineer

Intel$105K — $200K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 2+ years, or PhD with 6+ months of experience
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field
  • Strong expertise in SystemVerilog for UVM-based testbenches
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Perl
  • Experience in C++ programming and validation strategies
  • Solid understanding of CPU architecture fundamentals
  • Experience in design verification or related semiconductor engineering roles

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for CPU logic validation
  • Build scalable UVM-based testbenches and define functional coverage models
  • Run system-level simulations to find design bugs and ensure integrity
  • Debug and root-cause issues in the pre-silicon environment
  • Collaborate with CPU architects and RTL designers for verification
  • Maintain and improve verification infrastructure and methodologies
  • Document strategies and lead technical reviews with design teams

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and stock bonuses
  • Health and retirement benefits
  • Vacation time
  • Hybrid work model allowing on-site and off-site work
  • Commitment to ethical hiring practices
Full Job Description
Job Details:

Job Description:

Join Intel's Silicon Engineering Group as a CPU Design Verification Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the functional accuracy and performance of next-generation processor designs.

In this role, you will collaborate with architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to verify and validate cutting-edge CPU architectures that power millions of devices globally. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative solutions, refine industry-leading methodologies, and shape the future of computing.

Key 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 measures to resolve test failures
  • Collaborate closely with CPU architects and RTL designers to verify complex architectural and microarchitectural features
  • Maintain and improve existing verification infrastructure, methodologies, and flow automation
  • Document verification strategies and lead technical reviews with design and architecture teams
  • Contribute to the definition and refinement of CPU architecture and microarchitecture features to meet functional, performance, and power goals


Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required 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. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 6+ months of relevant experience
  • Degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field


Years of relevant experience include at least one or two of the following:
  • Strong expertise in SystemVerilog for developing UVM-based testbenches
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Perl for test automation and debugging
  • Experience in programming with C++ and knowledge of validation strategies based on architectural insights
  • Solid understanding of CPU architecture and microarchitecture fundamentals, including timing analysis and power optimization
  • Experience in design verification, validation, or related semiconductor engineering roles, with an emphasis on CPU architecture


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field
  • Experience with Synopsys simulators (e.g., VCS), debug tools, and version control software such as GIT
  • Familiarity with x86 architecture and assembly programming
  • Knowledge of agile development methodologies and teamwork in cross-functional environments
  • Exceptional analytical and debugging skills, and a creative approach to solving complex challenges


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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