SoC Design Verification Engineer

Intel is hiring a SoC Design Verification Engineer in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Intel.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include UVM, soc design verification and rtl.
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Design and verify complex System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures through UVM-based test benches and presilicon simulations.

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Job Details:

Job Description:

About the Team:

You will be joining Intel's cutting-edge product development group, a team focused on designing and verifying advanced semiconductor solutions. This group is at the forefront of innovation, delivering high-quality, scalable products that drive Intel's leadership in technology and performance. By contributing your skills here, you will help shape the future of computing and enable groundbreaking advancements in the industry.

Position Overview:

As a SoC Design Verification Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Intel's complex System-on-Chip (SoC) designs meet functional specifications and deliver high-quality performance. You will design scalable and reusable verification plans, develop test environments, and execute tests to uncover issues and improve functionality. Your contributions will directly enhance Intel's product quality and ensure optimal performance in presilicon development.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and update UVM-based test bench generation and test case creation
Define and develop scalable and reusable block, subsystem, and SoC verification plans
Create test benches and verification environments that align with microarchitecture specifications
Execute verification plans, including emulation and system simulation models, to ensure design functionality and uncover bugs
Debug and root cause issues in presilicon environments, implementing corrective measures to address failures
Collaborate with architects, RTL developers, postsilicon teams, and physical design teams to improve verification of complex architectural features
Document and maintain test plans, driving technical reviews with design and architecture teams
Integrate security coverage activities within test plans, including regression and debug tests
Maintain and improve existing functional verification infrastructure and methodologies
Absorb learnings from postsilicon development and incorporate feedback into improved verification strategies.

To Be Successful, You Should Demonstrate the Following:

Ability to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams
Strong communication skills with the ability to work across interdisciplinary teams
Passion for tackling complex problems and delivering innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 7+ years of hands-on experience in SoC design verification, including demonstrated expertise in OVM/UVM methodologies, debugging, and test planningOR
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 6+ years of hands-on experience in SoC design verification, including demonstrated expertise in OVM/UVM methodologies, debugging, and test planning.

The experience must include:

AMBA protocols such as CHI, AXI, AHB, and APB with industry-standard VIP from various EDA vendors
Creation and updating of UVM-based test benches and test case creation

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with postsilicon validation and incorporating feedback into presilicon test plans
Familiarity with emulation models and system simulation tools for performance analysis

We invite you to bring your expertise and creativity to Intel, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on future technology. Join us and shape the future of computing with your skills and dedication.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location:

India, Bangalore

Additional 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

N/A

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.

How we rate this

SoC Design Verification Engineer at Intel rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

SoC Design Verification Engineer is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in India, Bangalore.
The job was posted on October 12, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

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Soc Design VerificationRtlDebuggingPresilicon ValidationUVM

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