Intel Corporation · 2 days ago
CPU Verification Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$106K/yr - $200K/yr
1+ years expIntel Corporation is seeking a CPU Verification Engineer to join their Silicon Engineering Group. The role involves developing and executing verification strategies for complex CPU architectures, ensuring functional correctness and performance of next-generation processors.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans to validate CPU logic against architectural specifications
Build scalable UVM-based test benches 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
Develop comprehensive verification plans for CPU subsystems including cores, caches, memory controllers, and interconnects
Define coverage metrics and verification closure criteria
Collaborate with design teams to understand architectural specifications and implementation details
Create directed and random test scenarios using SystemVerilog, UVM, and proprietary verification methodologies
Develop and maintain testbench infrastructure and verification IP
Debug complex functional and timing issues across multiple abstraction levels
Execute regression testing and analyze coverage reports
Utilize industry-standard EDA tools
Implement constrained random verification environments
Develop and enhance verification automation scripts and flows
Work closely with CPU architects, RTL designers, and physical design teams
Participate in design reviews and provide verification feedback
Document verification results and present findings to cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or in a STEM related field of study with 1+ years of relevant experience
Experience developing SystemVerilog in UVM-based test-benches for reusable and scalable verification environments
Experience in scripting language (i.e. Python or Perl)
Experience in C++
Experience implementing validation strategies based on architectural and design feature changes
Preferred
Post Graduate degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or in a STEM related field of study
Solid understanding of digital logic design, including instruction set execution, ALUs, control units, registers, memory, and system buses
Experience with Synopsys simulators
Experience with agile development methodologies
Benefits
Competitive pay
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