Senior CPU Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer

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Intel put Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is obsessed with engineering and has 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.

Who We Are
Join Intel's CPU team - the powerhouse behind the world's most advanced processors. As part of our elite engineering organization, you'll be at the forefront of semiconductor innovation working on Intel's next-generation CPUs, transforming cutting-edge concepts into the silicon that drives everything from personal devices to massive data centers and emerging edge technologies.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Lead, drive, develop and execute functional verification of CPU logic to ensure design will meet specifications.
• Develop IP verification plans, test benches, and the verification environment to ensure coverage meets CPU microarchitecture specifications.
• Execute verification plans and define and run system simulation models to verify the design, analyze power and timing, and uncover bugs.
• Replicate, root cause, and debug issues in the pre-silicon 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, power goals and schedule.
• Document test plans and drive technical reviews of plans and proofs with design and architecture teams.
• Maintain and improve existing functional verification infrastructure and methodology.
• Participate in the definition of architecture and microarchitecture features of the CPU being designed actively.
• Able to lead and drive small team.

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/Computer Engineering or any related field with 8+ years of relevant experience -OR- Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or any related field with 7+ years of relevant experience -OR- PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or any related field with 4+ years of relevant experience in required skills section.

Required skills:

• Experience in Design Verification and Validation methodologies with UVM, System Verilog and industry standard EDA tools
• Experience in digital logic design, including instruction set execution, ALUs, control units, registers, memory, and system buses.
• Experience in developing UVM-based testbenches for reusable and scalable verification environments.
• Experience in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Perl, bash), C/C++, and System Verilog.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with RTL development.
• Use of AI agents in Verification.
• Proficiency with C/C++, System Verilog coding and debug.
• Knowledge and experience with x86 or any other computer architectures.
• Familiarity with version control software (GIT).
• Experience with Synopsys simulators.

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Benefits

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.

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