Senior Core Design Verification Engineer
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Develop verification plans and test benches to validate next-generation CPU logic designs and ensure reliability.
Job Description:
The Role and Impact
As a CPU Design Verification Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and functionality of Intel's next-generation CPUs. You will develop and execute verification plans, test benches, and environments to validate CPU logic designs against architectural specifications, uncover bugs, and drive corrective measures. Your daily contributions will directly impact the performance and quality of Intel's cutting-edge CPU products, enabling advancements in computing innovation.
Business Group
The Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE) is at the forefront of designing and developing Intel's computing platforms, delivering world-class silicon solutions that drive technological breakthroughs. SPE focuses on advancing CPU architectures, ensuring high-quality silicon designs, and supporting Intel's mission to shape the future of computing.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive verification plans, test benches, and environments to ensure full coverage of CPU logic functionality.
- Execute simulation models to validate CPU microarchitecture designs, analyze power and timing, and identify design bugs.
- Debug and root-cause issues in pre-silicon environments, applying corrective actions to resolve failing tests.
- Collaborate with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to optimize verification processes and meet performance, power, and functional goals.
- Maintain and enhance existing functional verification methodologies and infrastructure.
- Document test plans and lead technical reviews with design and architecture teams.
- Contribute to the definition and development of innovative CPU architectural and microarchitectural features.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of hands-on experience in CPU design verification OR a Master's degree in a related field with 2+ years of experience OR a PhD with no prior professional experience.
- Proficiency in System Verilog and UVM for pre-silicon verification.
- Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, Perl, and C/C++.
- Solid understanding of CPU architecture and microarchitecture fundamentals.
- Experience debugging CPU or DFx issues in pre-silicon environments.
- Proven ability to analyze, debug, and solve complex technical problems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of TAP (Test Access Port) and DFx methodologies.
- Experience with ASIC or FPGA design verification, particularly with x86 CPU designs.
- Familiarity with emulation or FPGA prototyping and post-silicon validation/debug processes.
- Background in fault-simulation tools and methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team that is driving innovation in CPU design and verification. Your expertise will help deliver industry-leading technologies that shape the future of computing.
Job Type:
Experienced HireShift:
Shift 1 (Malaysia)Primary Location:
Malaysia, PenangAdditional Locations:
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
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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.How we score this
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