Intel

Design Verification Architect

Intel$164K — $232K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, with 8-10 years of relevant industry experience
  • 8+ years of experience in IP/SoC pre-silicon validation using SystemVerilog
  • Proficiency in hardware simulation tools and methodologies (VCS/Verdi)
  • Experience with IP environment and configuration management tools
  • Familiarity with UVM methodology

Responsibilities

  • Define and document verification strategy and methodologies for pre-silicon design
  • Architect testbenches and develop UVM or formal verification approaches
  • Integrate block testbenches in chip-level UVM environments
  • Develop test strategy and architecture to ensure design specs compliance
  • Collaborate with analog and digital teams for post-silicon validation
  • Create random test generation plans and conduct functional simulations
  • Develop security validation strategy to enhance security coverage

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and stock bonuses
  • Comprehensive health and retirement programs
  • Generous vacation policy
  • Hybrid work model allowing flexibility in work location
Full Job Description
Job Details:

Job Description: 

Position Overview

Defines, architects, and documents verification strategy and methodologies for implementing and verifying the pre-silicon design in the most optimal manner. Architects testbenches and develops Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) or formal-based verification approaches. Integrates block testbenches in chip-level UVM environments and verifies integration.
Key Responsibilities
  • Define, architect, and document verification strategy and methodologies for implementing and verifying pre-silicon design in the most optimal manner
  • Architect testbenches and develop Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) or formal-based verification approaches
  • Integrate block testbenches in chip-level UVM environments and verify integration
  • Develop test strategy, testbench architecture, and test plans for design blocks to conform to specifications
  • Enable interaction with analog and digital teams and support post-silicon validation activities
  • Collaborate with architecture and design teams to create random test generation plans, run functional simulations to identify gaps in design specifications, and conduct failure analysis, coverage analysis, and closure
  • Define and develop the security validation strategy and validation infrastructure to incorporate security tools and methods to improve security coverage
You should demonstrate the following professional traits to be successful
  • Collaborative and communicative, with the ability to work across diverse teams and mentor junior engineers
  • Strong problem-solving skills with disciplined execution and a proactive mindset
  • Results-driven, with the ability to drive optimal solutions between analog and digital designs

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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, or a Master's degree in a related field with 8+ years of relevant industry experience

You must have 8+ years of experience with/in:
  • IP/SoC pre-silicon validation and coding using SystemVerilog
  • Hardware simulation tools and methodologies (VCS/Verdi)
  • IP environment and configuration management tools
  • UVM methodology
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability to debug complex logic designs and validate system-level functionality
  • DDR design domain knowledge with strong understanding of DFI/DDR/LPDDR protocols
  • Experience with VSCode, GitHub Copilot, or any other AI-assisted development tools
  • Experience to Formal Property Verification and Git version control

Job Type:Experienced Hire

Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, California, Folsom

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: $164,470.00-232,190.00 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.

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