CPU Verification Engineer - job 1 of 2
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Job Description:
Join Intel’s Core Engineering team—the group responsible for building the world’s most advanced CPU architectures. Our engineers turn breakthrough ideas into the silicon powering personal devices, cloud datacenters, AI platforms, and emerging edge technologies. If you're excited about working close to the hardware and shaping the next generation of Intel processors, this is the place for you.
What You’ll Do
As a Junior CPU Design Verification Engineer, you will contribute to the development and validation of Intel’s next‑generation CPU designs. You will work hands‑on with pre‑silicon models, simulation tools, and verification environments to ensure functional correctness, performance, and power efficiency.
Your responsibilities may include:
Performing functional verification of CPU logic to ensure the design meets specification requirements.
Developing verification plans and test benches, and building verification environments aligned with CPU microarchitecture specifications.
Executing verification plans and running system-level simulations to verify functionality, characterize performance, and uncover design issues.
Debugging presilicon failures, including reproducing issues, identifying root causes, and partnering with design teams to drive fixes.
Improving verification infrastructure, tools, automation, and methodology for ongoing CPU development.
Documenting test plans, results, and technical findings, and participating in reviews with design and architecture teams.
What We’re Looking For (Behavioral Traits):
Strong technical problem‑solving skills.
Collaborate with engineers across multiple teams.
Multitask and work through ambiguity.
Clear, concise communication in both written and verbal form.
Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life.
See Intel Benefits for more details
Qualifications:
You must possess the below minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Relevant experience can be obtained through schoolwork, classes, project work, and internships experience. Additional preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Note:
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Minimum qualifications:
The candidate must have a Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or any related field.
You must have 3+ months of educational or work experience in the following:
- Digital logic design and computer architecture
- At least one scripting language (Python, Perl, or Tcl)
- C++ and SystemVerilog
Preferred Qualifications
- Post Graduate degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or in a STEM related field of study with 2+ years of industry experience.
- Solid understanding of digital logic design, including instruction set execution, ALUs, control units, registers, memory, and system buses.
- Knowledge and experience with x86 preferred, strong ASM skills a bonus- Familiarity with version control software (GIT).
- Experience with Synopsys simulators.
- Experience with agile development methodologies.
- Excellent analytical and debugging skills, with a creative approach to problem-solving.
Job Type:
Experienced HireShift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location:
US, Oregon, HillsboroAdditional Locations:
US, Texas, AustinBusiness 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 Trust
N/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.
Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*
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.Average salary estimate
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