Principal Engineer, Design Verif Architecture

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact
Join Intel as a Principal Engineer specializing in Design Verification Architecture and shape the future of silicon innovation. In this pivotal role, you will define and architect comprehensive verification strategies and methodologies that ensure Intel delivers world-class silicon designs. As a recognized technical leader, your expertise will influence Intel's direction and impact the broader industry. You will drive innovation in testbench architecture, apply universal verification methodologies (UVM), and develop test strategies that address both analog and digital integration challenges. By mentoring other technical leaders and building a robust verification community, you will foster a culture of excellence and collaboration at Intel. Your contributions will directly enable Intel to deliver breakthrough products that empower industries and individuals worldwide.

Key Responsibilities
- Define and document verification strategies, methodologies, and solutions to achieve optimal silicon design implementation.
- Architect testbenches, applying UVM or formal-based verification approaches to ensure comprehensive design validation.
- Integrate block testbenches into chip-level UVM environments and verify seamless integration.
- Develop test strategies, architecture, and detailed test plans to validate design blocks against specifications.
- Collaborate with analog and digital teams to support post-silicon validation activities.
- Work with architecture and design teams to create random test generation plans and execute functional simulations, identifying and resolving design specification gaps.
- Conduct thorough failure analysis, coverage analysis, and ensure closure of identified issues.
- Define and implement security validation strategies, leveraging tools and methods to enhance security coverage.
- Act as a technical leader, influencing Intel's technical direction and mentoring future leaders in the organization.
- Align technical vision with organizational goals and deliver innovative, market-leading products.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience per business needs.
- 12 or more years of experience in silicon design verification with a Bachelor's degree, or 8 or more years with a Master's degree, or 6 or more years with a PhD.
- Proficiency in System Verilog and UVM-based methodologies for design verification.
- Extensive knowledge of validation protocols, validation strategies, and IP/SoC integration.
- Expertise in hardware simulation, debugging, and validation environments.
- Strong understanding of RTL design and microarchitecture fundamentals.
- Experience in developing test plans, test writing, and using validation tools and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership in driving cross-functional initiatives and influencing technical direction within and beyond the organization.
- Proven track record of mentoring technical leaders and cultivating a community of experts.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to drive alignment across various teams.
- Experience in developing security validation strategies and enhancing security coverage in silicon designs.
- Passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering high-impact results.

We want you to bring your expertise, vision, and passion for technology to Intel, where you can drive meaningful change and shape the future of silicon design. Apply now and be part of a team that is transforming the industry.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location:

Malaysia, Penang

Additional Locations:

Business group:

The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars: Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom silicon), and Foundry Enablement (supporting top customers and validating technologies). The team focuses on customer-driven, end-to-end solutions with short development cycles to deliver measurable business impact across Intel's product and foundry businesses.

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

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

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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