Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer

Intel is hiring a Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer. It pays $122k-$173k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

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About Intel's Central Engineering Group

Intel's Central Engineering Group (CEG) focuses on enhancing engineering execution and expanding market opportunities through internal product development and external ASIC design services. Guided by a data-driven approach, CEG drives scalable, impactful solutions across Intel's engineering processes while maintaining a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Join a team dedicated to revolutionizing engineering methodologies and supporting Intel's industry leadership.

Position Overview

As an IP Design Verification Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the functional accuracy and reliability of clock generator IPs, such as PLL and FLL, within Intel's innovative product development lifecycle. You will actively develop verification environments, implement tests, and debug pre-silicon issues to meet rigorous specification requirements.

Your contributions will directly impact the seamless integration of IPs into Intel's cutting-edge designs and ensure the highest standards of quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Develop test benches, verification environments, and tests using System Verilog and UVM to ensure comprehensive IP validation
Perform functional verification for clock generator IPs such as PLL and FLL, ensuring conformance to microarchitecture specifications
Maintain and refine verification infrastructure and methodologies for multiple IP generations
Debug and root-cause pre-silicon issues within the verification environment
Document test plans and participate in technical reviews with design teams
Collaborate cross-functionally with architects, RTL developers, and analog design teams to enhance verification of architectural and microarchitectural features
Lead Mixed Signal Validation activities, including AMS simulations, schematic debugging, and resolving cross-functional issues
Contribute to the definition and refinement of architectural and microarchitectural features for IP design

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate the following professional traits:

A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams including architects, RTL developers, and analog design teams
Strong attention to detail when documenting test plans, debugging pre-silicon issues, and ensuring conformance to specification requirements
A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to root-cause complex technical issues and drive them to resolution

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field, with 4+ years of relevant experience; OR

Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field, with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR

PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field, with 1+ years of relevant experience

2+ years of experience in/with:

Design verification and validation methodologies, including UVM, System Verilog, and industry-standard EDA tools
Scripting languages such as Python and Perl

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in System Verilog UVM coding and debugging
Familiarity with PLL/FLL or SOC clocking and related RTL development

Join Intel's Central Engineering Group today, where your skills will drive innovation, quality, and engineering excellence while advancing Intel's industry-leading technology solutions.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Massachusetts, Beaver Brook, US, Texas, Austin

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.

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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.

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 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.

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.

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