SoC Verification Engineer

Intel Corporation; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 3,200,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation seeks a SoC Design Verification Engineer to design scalable verification plans, create UVM-based test benches, and drive presilicon validation. You will collaborate with architects, RTL, and postsilicon teams to improve verification coverage and test environments.

The role emphasizes debugging, test planning, and integration of security coverage into verification strategies while contributing to continuous improvements in verification infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE/CE/CS with 7+ years in SoC verification or Master’s with 6+ years in SoC verification.
• Expertise in OVM/UVM and verification planning/test strategies.
• Experience with AMBA protocols and VIPs from EDA vendors.
• Strong collaboration and communication across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and update UVM-based test benches and test cases.
• Define and develop scalable verification plans for blocks, subsystems, and SoCs.
• Create verification environments aligned with microarchitecture specifications.
• Execute plans using emulation and system simulation models to verify design functionality and find bugs.
• Debug and perform root-cause analysis in presilicon environments; implement fixes.
• Collaborate with architects, RTL, postsilicon, and physical design teams to improve verification.
• Document test plans and lead technical reviews with design/architecture teams.
• Incorporate security coverage activities within test plans, including regression tests.
• Maintain and improve verification infrastructure and methodologies; capture learnings from postsilicon.

Skills

UVM

Testbench creation

Debugging

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

OVM/UVM methodologies

AMBA CHI/AXI/AHB/APB

VIP from EDA vendors

Emulation / system simulation

Job description

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

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.

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 planning OR 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

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location:

India, Bangalore

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.

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