Verification Engineer – AI SoC Development

Intel Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 154,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Canada, Toronto, is seeking an experienced Emulation Engineer to drive development and validation of next-generation technologies. You will build emulation/FPGA models, optimize tool flows, and accelerate RTL development across hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities include creating and debugging emulation environments, collaborating with design and software teams, and developing automation to boost verification efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelors required; 6+ years of emulation/FPGA experience or 4+ years with a Master's.
• Strong SystemVerilog and RTL fundamentals with hardware validation skills.
• Experience with emulation tools such as Palladium and Zebu Emulator.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize emulation and FPGA models using synthesis and routing tools.
• Develop, test, and debug hardware/software collateral across simulation, emulation, and FPGA environments.
• Define new emulation flows and methodologies to boost verification efficiency.
• Accelerate RTL development by debugging failing RTL tests on emulation platforms.
• Collaborate with design, silicon validation, and software teams to optimize environments.
• Develop automation scripts and workflows to improve emulation utilization.

Skills

SystemVerilog

RTL design

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Palladium

Zebu Emulator

FPGA prototyping

Job description

The Role and Impact

As an Emulation Engineer at Intel, you will play a pivotal role in the cutting-edge development and validation of Intel's next-generation technologies. You will work as part of a collaborative team to create and optimize emulation and FPGA models, ensuring robust hardware-software integration and acceleration of RTL development. Your contributions will directly influence presilicon verification, postsilicon validation, and software development, driving faster and more efficient product deliveries. By leveraging your expertise, you will help shape the tools and methodologies that ensure Intel remains a leader in innovation and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and configure emulation and FPGA models using synthesis, partitioning, and routing tools.
• Develop, test, and debug hardware and software collateral in simulation, emulation, and FPGA environments.
• Define and develop new emulation tools, flows, and methodologies to improve verification efficiency and usability.
• Enable RTL development acceleration through usability improvements and debugging of failing RTL tests on emulation platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, silicon validation, and software, to optimize emulation environments and methodologies.
• Develop and utilize automation scripts and flows to enhance emulation utilization.
• Provide guidance to verification teams on optimizing test environments, test suites, and emulation methodologies.
• Participate in SoC and IP bring-up, identify root causes for testbench issues, and resolve emulator/FPGA environment challenges.

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience, or a PhD with 2+ years of experience.
• Working with emulator such as Palladium, Zebu Emulator, etc.
• Proficiency in System Verilog and RTL design fundamentals.
• Emulation fundamentals and tools, including FPGA prototyping and configurability.
• Debugging tools and methodologies for hardware validation.
• In automation, scripting, and workflow optimization for emulation environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of microarchitecture fundamentals and digital design principles.
• Experience in debugging complex hardware/software integration issues.
• Experience with hybrid emulation environments, including virtual platforms and FPGA/emulation models.
• Familiarity with firmware development, SoC integration, and emulation performance optimization techniques.

Join Intel to help define the future of technology.

Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (Canada) Primary Location: Canada, Toronto Additional Locations:

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

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in Canada CAD 153,910.00-217,280.00 Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.

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.

Canada Accommodation

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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.

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