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CPU Core Pre-Silicon Validation/Verification Engineer

Intel Corporation

US, California, Folsom permanent

Posted: February 18, 2026

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We're looking for a talented engineer to join our team in Folsom, California, who is passionate about CPU core pre-silicon validation/verification. The ideal candidate will have expertise in silicon valley and a strong background in semiconductor engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring seamless timing closure and optimization of chip timing.

Job Description

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Job Description:

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Intel put Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is obsessed with engineering and has a brighter future. Every day, we create world changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth. So, if you have a big idea, let's do something wonderful together. Join us, because at Intel, we are building a better tomorrow.

Who We Are
The Full Chip Timing (FCT) Design Automation team plays a critical role in supporting all aspects of full chip timing integration. Our mission is to enable seamless timing closure and optimization across the entire backend flow. We develop and maintain automation environments, tools, and methodologies that ensure high-quality timing models and constraint management.

Who You Are

Some of the responsibilities of this role will include but are not limited to:

• As a CPU Core Pre-Silicon Validation/Verification Engineer responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Performs functional verification of CPU logic to ensure design will meet specification requirements.

• Develops IP verification plans, test benches, and the verification environment to ensure coverage to confirm CPU microarchitecture specifications.

• Executes verification plans and defines and runs system simulation models to verify the design, analyze power and timing, and uncover bugs.

• Replicates, root causes, and debugs issues in the pre-silicon environment.

• Finds and implements corrective measures to resolve failing tests.

• Collaborates with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to improve verification of complex architectural and microarchitectural features and to meet functional, performance, and power goals.

• Documents test plans and drive technical reviews of plans and proofs with design and architecture teams.

• Maintains and improves existing functional verification infrastructure and methodology.

• Participates in the definition of architecture and microarchitecture features of the CPU being designed actively.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other Science/Engineering related field and 1+ years of relevant experience -OR- Master's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other Science/Engineering and related field

• 6+ months of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: 

• Pre-silicon verification and/or front end.

• Software/programming languages (i.e. C, C++, C#, Visual Basic/.NET. Perl, Python, Java, etc.)

• System Verilog/Verilog/VHDL, Verification, Validation and/or VCS or similar Simulator

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with computer architecture and microarchitecture

• Experience with coverage driven validation

• Experience in IP/SOC ASIC Validation

• Experience in Specman E and/or System Verilog/OVM/UVM

• Experience with software design and coding

• Knowledge with x86 core architecture and instruction set

          

Job Type:

College Grad

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, California, Folsom

Additional Locations:

Business group:

The Silicon Engineering Group (SIG) is a worldwide organization focused on the development and integration of SOCs, Cores, and critical IPs from architecture to manufacturing readiness that power Intel’s leadership products. This business group leverages an incomparable mix of experts with different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to unleash the most innovative, amazing, and exciting computing experiences.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

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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.

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