CPU Verification Engineer

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Job Description: 

Who You Are

Join Intel's Silicon Engineering Group as a CPU Design Verification Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of high-performance, power-efficient processors. In this role, you will contribute to verifying and validating cutting-edge CPU architectures that power millions of devices worldwide, from laptops and desktops to servers, gaming systems, and AI/ML workloads. Working alongside world-class CPU architects, RTL designers, and physical design teams, you will help ensure designs meet rigorous functional, performance, and power goals. This is an exciting opportunity to tackle deep technical challenges, influence industry-leading technologies, and contribute to products that impact billions of users globally.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans to validate CPU logic against architectural and microarchitectural specifications.
• Create scalable verification environments, including UVM-based testbenches and functional coverage models.
• Perform functional coverage analysis, identify verification gaps, and implement strategies to close them.
• Run system-level simulations to validate functionality, power, and timing, uncovering bugs and ensuring design robustness.
• Debug and root-cause issues in pre-silicon environments and implement corrective measures to resolve test failures.
• Collaborate closely with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to verify complex architectural and microarchitectural features.
• Maintain and enhance verification infrastructure, methodologies, and automation flows to optimize workflows and throughput.
• Develop scripts and automation tools using Python, Perl, C++, or similar languages to improve verification processes.
• Document verification strategies and drive technical reviews with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Contribute to the definition and refinement of CPU architecture and microarchitecture features to meet functional, performance, and power goals.

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 Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or in a STEM related field of study with 1+ years of relevant experience -OR- Master’s Degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or in a STEM related field of study
• 1+ years of experience in modeling languages such as Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog, and industry-standard simulation tools.
• 1+ years of experience developing UVM-based testbenches for reusable and scalable verification environments.
• 1+ years of experience in scripting language i.e. Python or Perl and C++

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
• Knowledge of x86 architecture, Intel Architecture ISA, and assembly programming.
• Experience in pre-silicon and post-silicon CPU verification, debugging, and analysis, including identifying and closing coverage gaps.
• Familiarity with software validation techniques such as microcode, firmware, or low-level code generation.
• Experience using industry-standard simulation tools like Synopsys VCS and version control systems such as Git.
• Demonstrated technical ownership in CPU microarchitecture, design, or verification with hands-on expertise.
• Innovative application of AI or automation to enhance verification processes and accelerate validation timelines.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture fundamentals, with emphasis on CPU microarchitecture.
• Experience in debugging and validation, including functional coverage analysis, test development, and root cause analysis.

          

Job Type:Experienced Hire

Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, Texas, Austin

Additional Locations:US, Oregon, Hillsboro

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 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: $122,440.00-172,860.00 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.

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