Sr Deep Learning Verification Engineer

Intel is hiring a Sr Deep Learning Verification Engineer for a remote role open to applicants in Ireland. It pays €77k-€120k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Intel.

Level's read on this job

Builds AI ●●●● is how Level rates this role: the job is building AI systems.
The posting lists this role as remote.
Tools and skills the posting cites include PyTorch, TensorFlow and SystemVerilog.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 864 other open roles at Intel.

AI in this role

Validate and optimize next-generation NPU silicon solutions and AI hardware accelerators.

PyTorchTensorFlowSystemVerilogVcsUovmOvm

hardware-verificationnpudeep-learningasicsocfpga

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact
As a Sr Deep Learning Hardware Verification Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI hardware by validating and optimizing next-generation NPU silicon solutions. In this role you will join the NPU Hardware Pre-Silicon Validation team working closely with design engineers, model engineers and AI architects to validate components of the next generation NPU IP portfolio, your contributions will directly shape Intel's advancements in AI technologies.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Functional Verification of complex digital design block(s) on the latest generations of Intel's NPU AI accelerators.
• Architect, development and implementation of verification environments from initial planning through the validation lifecycle to review and signoff.
• Development of test plans and test cases.
• Implementation of random test generators, high level transactional models, bus functional models (BFMs), functional/formal constraints, checkers and scoreboards, coverpoints/covergroups and SVA properties.
• Implementation of software based testcases for functional and performance based testing of the NPU AI accelerators.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyses and address next-generation AI requirements, influencing the AI product roadmap.

Leixlip is the primary location for this position, however, we offer some flexibility to support your work/life balance arrangements.

Business group
The Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning team drives innovation in AI hardware development, aligning with Intel's mission to deliver world-class solutions in the AI domain. With a focus on building state-of-the-art hardware that supports cutting-edge AI models, the team collaborates across Intel to enable breakthroughs in efficiency, scalability, and performance for AI workloads on devices and in the cloud. Join us to be part of a group that defines the future of AI hardware engineering.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electronic, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
- 8+ years of relevant industry experience, in pre-silicon validation of IP's, ASIC, SoC, or FPGA designs.
- Fully proficient with industry standard verification tools and methodologies (System Verilog, VCS, UVM, OVM etc).
- Expertise in developing testbenches, test plans, and functional/formal verification environments.
- Proven track record of signing off complex designs through coverage closure and related techniques.
- A self-starter with good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate in diverse team environments and take on leadership roles.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Preferred Knowledge
- Experience with C-based Software driver development and testing.
- Experience with validating low power and high performance designs, HW accelerators being a major plus.
- Proficiency in System Verilog Assertions.
- Experience with formal verification techniques and tools.
- Knowledge of Git and Continuous Integration (CI) practices.
- Established knowledge of SoC based CPUs, NoCs, AMBA protocols, and memory controllers.
- Understanding of deep learning techniques and experience working with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or OpenCV is an advantage.
- Passion for exploring and AI techniques, tools and flows to aid in faster validation closure.

We invite you to bring your expertise and creativity to a team that is shaping the future of AI hardware solutions. Apply today and join Intel's journey to transform the landscape of artificial intelligence innovation.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Ireland)

Primary Location:

Ireland, Leixlip

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

EU Salary

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.

Annual Salary Range for this job which could be performed in Ireland is: €76,900.00 - €120,100.00 The compensation range displayed in this posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for this position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, and relevant education, training. As part of our total compensation approach, the final offer may include additional pay components and benefits. Your recruiting team will share the confirmed base salary along with any applicable total compensation elements upon employment offer delivery.

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.

How we rate this

Sr Deep Learning Verification Engineer at Intel rates 85 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Sr Deep Learning Verification Engineer is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The listed salary is €77k-€120k a year.
The role is based in Ireland, Leixlip and is marked remote.
The job was posted on September 24, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

Prepare for this job

Built from this posting and from similar jobs on Level.

Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Hardware VerificationNpuDeep learningAsicSocFPGAPyTorchTensorFlow

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where hardware verification was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where npu was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where deep learning was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where asic was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where soc was part of your work. What did you do?

Adapt your resume

List these exact terms on your resume: Hardware Verification, Npu, Deep learning, Asic, and Soc. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
Lead with what you built, trained or shipped. This role is judged on the AI system itself, not the tools around it.

Get your CV reviewed before you apply

Send your CV and the role you want next. Your review arrives by email within 3 days.

Get a free CV review Check your resume with the ATS resume checker