Senior CPU Verification Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description:

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Who We Are

Intel's Unified Core team is looking to add a CPU functional verification engineer to their Silicon and Platform Engineering group. You will be part of the CPU functional verification team within SPE.

Who You Are

We are seeking a highly motivated senior CPU verification engineer to join our Unified Core design team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving and executing the functional correctness of CPU logic designs through rigorous pre-silicon verification methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, drive, develop and execute comprehensive verification plans to validate CPU logic against architectural specifications.

• Able to build scalable UVM-based testbenches from 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 actions to resolve test failures.

• Collaborate closely with CPU architects and RTL designers to verify complex architectural and microarchitectural features.

• Document verification strategies and lead technical reviews with design and architecture teams.

• Maintain and enhance existing verification infrastructure and methodologies.
Contribute to the definition and refinement of CPU architecture and microarchitecture features.

• Excellent analytical and debugging skills, with a creative approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to define and implement validation strategies based on architectural and design insights.

Qualifications:

You must possess the minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Additional preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering or any STEM related education with at least 4+ years of relevant experience -OR- Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering or any STEM related education with at least 3+ years of relevant experience.

• 2+ years of experience in digital logic design, including instruction set execution, ALUs, control units, registers, memory, and system buses.

• 2+ years of experience in developing UVM-based testbenches for reusable and scalable verification environments.

• 2+ years of experience in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Perl, or Tcl), C++, and System Verilog.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Synopsys simulators is a strong plus.

• Knowledge and experience with x86

• ASM skills

• Familiarity with version control software (GIT).

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Texas, Austin

Additional Locations:

Business group:

Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions that deliver industry-leading products today while also defining the next generation of 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: $141,910.00-269,100.00 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 require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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