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CPU Verification Engineer

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Austin, TX, USA
91K-173K Annually
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Austin, TX, USA
91K-173K Annually
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Perform functional verification of CPU logic: develop verification plans, testbenches, and environments; run simulations; debug presilicon issues; collaborate with architects and RTL teams; document tests and improve verification infrastructure.
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Do Something Wonderful. Intel put Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is obsessed with engineering in 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.
 

Do you want to be an engineer in the future? The E-core CPU team is powered by some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the industry and we need you. Intel is an exciting transformation, with a vision to create and extend computing technology to connect and enrich the lives of every person. We are designing future generations of high-performance E-core CPUs using the most advanced and innovative process technologies. This industry’s leading performance per watt CPU helps power the latest generation of Intel laptops and desktops, 5G base stations, micro-servers and other Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning devices.

If you are looking to grow and develop your skillsets while being surrounded by highly motivated and knowledge teammates, then this is the organization for you. E-Core CPUs are: Powering the latest Generation Intel laptops, desktops and high-end gaming platforms. Engine that is driving 5G communications by serving as the base-station that delivers essential data from your electronic devices across the world at maximum bandwidth. Brains in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning devices. Powering the latest Google Chromebooks that is enabling a full virtual learning experience for many students.

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

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

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

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

  • Replicate root causes, and debugs issues in the presilicon environment.

  • Find and implement corrective measures to resolve failing tests.

  • Collaborate 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.

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

  • Maintain and improves existing functional verification infrastructure and methodology.

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

As a successful candidate, you must possess collaboration skills and the ability to tolerate ambiguity and highly complex decision environments.

Amazing Benefits
Here at Intel, we invest in our people. Beyond health, dental, and retirement benefits, Intel's benefits package includes 14 paid holidays per calendar year, three weeks of paid vacation, and four-week paid sabbatical every four years of employment. Intel also offers employees five bonuses per year dependent on overall company and personal performance, and an employee stock purchase program. Find more information about our Amazing Benefits here: https://jobs.intel.com/benefits

Qualifications:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 3+ months of experience - OR - a Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

  • 3+ months experience in computer architecture, including specific areas of technical ownership/expertise relevant to CPUs.

  • 3+ months experience hardware modeling languages, such as Verilog, VHDL, or System Verilog and industry standard logic simulation tools.

  • 1+ years of experience validation and debug experience such as test writing/generation, checker development, coverage analysis, failure debug, root cause analysis

  • 1+ years' experience in at least one language: C/C++, Perl, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering or STEM related degree and 3+ years of experience in the following:

  • Experience with Intel Architecture ISA and system architecture, x86 assembly language.

  • Familiarity with software validation, including microcode, firmware, etc.

  • Experience in post-silicon debug and analysis

  • Intel or industry experience in micro-architecture, design or verification of CPU cores

  • Experience with a hardware modeling language, such as Verilog, VHDL, or System Verilog and industry standard logic simulation tools.

  • Assembly language programming, code generation, or other low-level software experience.

  • Validation environment development in C/C++/ Python.

  • Test bench development concepts and languages like Specman, System Verilog UVM/OVM

  • In-depth computer architecture with emphasis on out of order processor execution

  • Intel or industry experience in pre-silicon verification of CPU cores, including specific areas of technical ownership/expertise relevant to CPUs.

          

Job Type:College Grad

Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, Texas, Austin

Additional Locations:US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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 TrustN/ABenefits

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: $91,150.00-172,860.00 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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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

Top Skills

C
C++
Firmware
Intel Architecture Isa
Logic Simulation Tools
Microcode
Ovm
Perl
Python
Specman
Systemverilog
Uvm
Verilog
Vhdl
X86 Assembly

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