CPU Pre-Si Verification Engineer

Intel Corporation; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Guadalajara is seeking an experienced pre-Si verification engineer to validate new features for the next generation of CPU IP. You will verify RTL using a mix of standalone and top-level test environments, and formal verification, to ensure bug-free designs.

You will develop test plans, build simulation components, and drive issues to closure while collaborating closely with design teams. A hybrid work model is supported at this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE/CE/CS or related field with required years.
• HDL: VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Test bench development with SystemVerilog UVM/OVM.
• Proficient in C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python, or Unix (Linux).
• Advanced English; permanent right to work in Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Develop pre-Si validation test plans and scenarios.
• Develop components for a simulation environment: BFM, trackers, checkers, scoreboards, and test benches.
• Perform simulations and debug bugs to closure.
• Develop functional coverage and reach coverage goals.
• Collaborate with design engineers, micro-architects, and team members for test quality.
• Deliver high-quality output against deadlines in a cross-site team.

Skills

Advanced English

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

VHDL

Verilog

SystemVerilog

UVM/OVM

C/C++

Perl

Ruby

Python

Unix (Linux)

JasperGold

IFV

Questa Formal

VC Formal

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: The world is transforming and so is Intel. Here at Intel, we believe the world needs technology that can enrich the lives of every person on Earth. The E-Core CPU team is a CPU Core development team in Guadalajara, Mexico. We believe that developing these technologies takes a team of exceptionally talented individuals who work together to visualize, innovate, and make the future of computing possible. If you are excited about advanced development of breakthrough technologies for future-generation CPU cores, we welcome you to join us, to do something wonderful.

The focus of this role is to be part of a team of pre-silicon verification engineers to verify new and existing features for Intel's next generation CPU IP resulting in bug free final design. You will be responsible for exhaustively validating the RTL implementation of new architecture and microarchitecture capabilities using a combination of standalone and top-level test environments as well as formal verification. This team is responsible to ensure the highest quality of Intel's CPU designs, in a dynamic cross-team environment.

Role responsibilities

• Developing pre-Si validation test plans and test scenarios to prove the correctness of the design.
• Development of components for a simulation-based environment: bus functional models, trackers, checkers, scoreboards, and test benches.
• Performing and debugging digital simulations and driving to closure of bugs.
• Development of functional coverage and achieving coverage goals.
• Working closely with design engineers, micro-architects, and other team members to ensure high quality of test plans, functional coverage, and tests.
• Deliver high-quality output against deadlines and working effectively in a cross-site team environment.

The ideal candidate should show the following behavioral traits: Excellent problem-solving, initiative and interpersonal skills. Advanced communications skills.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Hardware description languages (such as VHDL, Verilog or System Verilog).
• Test bench development with System Verilog UVM/OVM.
• At least one programming/scripting languages such as C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python, and Unix (Linux).
• Test writing/generation, checker development, coverage analysis, failure debug, root cause analysis.
• Advanced English level.
• Must have unrestricted - permanent right to work in Mexico.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Intel Architecture ISA and system architecture, x86 assembly language.
• Industry standard formal verification tools such as JasperGold, IFV, Questa Formal, VC Formal.
• In-depth computer architecture knowledge.

Job Type: Experienced Hire
Shift: Shift 1 (Mexico)
Primary Location: Mexico, Guadalajara
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

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