Job Summary: Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of CPU technology and ensuring flawless performance? We are seeking a talented CPU Design Verification Engineer to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in verifying cutting-edge CPU designs. In this position, you will be instrumental in developing comprehensive verification strategies, executing complex test plans, and collaborating with world-class engineers to deliver high-performance processors that power the future of computing.
Key Responsibilities:
Functional Verification Excellence:
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
Design Validation and Analysis:
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
Problem-Solving and Innovation:
Identify and implement corrective measures to resolve failing tests and optimize verification processes
Find creative solutions to complex verification challenges and drive continuous improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
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
Technical Leadership:
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
Requirements listed can be obtained through a combination of industry-relevant job experience, internship experiences, and/or schoolwork/classes/research.
Minimum Qualifications:
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 Qualifications:
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
Why Join Us? This is your opportunity to be part of a team that designs the processors powering tomorrow's technology. You'll work with cutting-edge tools, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to innovations that impact millions of users worldwide.
Ready to shape the future of computing? Apply now and join our mission to create extraordinary CPU technologies!
Benefits:
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:
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Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:
$121,050.00-227,620.00 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.