Intel Corporation · 6 days ago
CPU Verification Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $232K/yr
4+ years expIntel Corporation is seeking a talented CPU Design Verification Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will develop comprehensive verification strategies and execute complex test plans to ensure the performance of cutting-edge CPU designs, collaborating with world-class engineers to deliver high-performance processors.
Semiconductors
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive functional verification of CPU logic to ensure designs meet rigorous specification requirements
Develop detailed IP verification plans, sophisticated test benches, and robust verification environments to ensure complete coverage aligned with CPU microarchitecture specifications
Execute verification plans and define system simulation models to verify design integrity, analyze power and timing characteristics, and uncover potential issues
Replicate, root cause, and debug complex issues in the pre-silicon environment with precision and efficiency
Identify and implement corrective measures to resolve failing tests and optimize verification processes
Find creative solutions to complex verification challenges and drive continuous improvement
Collaborate closely with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to enhance verification of sophisticated architectural and microarchitectural features
Work together to achieve ambitious functional, performance, and power goals
Document comprehensive test plans and lead technical reviews with design and architecture teams
Maintain and enhance existing functional verification infrastructure and methodology
Actively participate in defining architecture and microarchitecture features of next-generation CPUs
Qualification
Required
Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or STEM-related field plus 4 years of relevant work experience or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or STEM-related field plus 2 years of relevant work experience
4+ years of work experience in one or more of the following areas: Computer architecture knowledge, including specific areas of technical ownership/expertise relevant to CPUs
Validation environment development in C++, Verilog, System Verilog UVM/OVM
Programming experience in at least one language: Perl, Python, etc
Preferred
Experience with Intel Architecture ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) and system architecture, x86 assembly language
Experience in software validation, including microcode and firmware
Experience in post-silicon debug and analysis
Intel or industry experience in micro-architecture, design, or verification of CPU cores
Experience with hardware modeling languages such as Verilog, VHDL, or System Verilog and industry-standard logic simulation tools
Validation and debug experience including test writing/generation, checker development, coverage analysis, failure debug, and root cause analysis
Assembly language programming, code generation, or other low-level software experience
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