CPU HVM Functional-Test Verification Engineer

Intel Corporation; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

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Intel Corporation in Penang, Malaysia seeks an experienced CPU HVM Functional-Test Verification Engineer to join the DFT team. You will validate manufacturing functional tests for next-generation CPU IP designs and collaborate with CPU and SOC design, and manufacturing teams to ensure test coverage and quality.

The role emphasizes pre-silicon debugging, fault-simulator usage to close test gaps, and strong scripting skills in Python/Perl/C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree / Master's degree, or PhD.
• Strong scripting and programming skills in languages, particularly Python, Perl and C/C++.
• Robust understanding of CPU architecture and microarchitecture fundamentals.
• Proficiency in System Verilog and UVM, and with experience debugging on any micro-architecture issue in pre-silicon environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a creative approach to debugging and resolving issues.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cohesively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated individual with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Validates DFT for manufacturing functional testing
• Develops functional tests to qualify manufacturing goals of next generation Intel CPU IP designs
• Uses fault-simulator to measure coverage effectiveness of functional tests / understand and patch test gaps accordingly before high volume manufacturing
• Replicates, root causes, and debugs test or design issues in pre-silicon environment.
• Finds and implements corrective measures to resolve failing tests.

Skills

Python

Perl

C/C++

CPU architecture

microarchitecture

problem solving

communication

self-motivated

Education

Bachelors/Masters in EE/CE

Tools

SystemVerilog

UVM

fault-simulator

ASIC verification

Job description

As a CPU HVM Functional-Test Verification Engineer, you will be part of the DFT team focusing on validating DFT for manufacturing functional testing and delivering functional test content for the manufacturing of Intel's next generation CPU IP designs. Besides being part of DFT verification team, you will also have the opportunity to work in close partnership with CPU design/architecture, SOC design and manufacturing teams.

Job Scope

• Validates DFT for manufacturing functional testing
• Develops functional tests to qualify manufacturing goals of next generation Intel CPU IP designs
• Uses fault-simulator to measure coverage effectiveness of functional tests / understand and patch test gaps accordingly before high volume manufacturing
• Replicates, root causes, and debugs test or design issues in pre-silicon environment.
• Finds and implements corrective measures to resolve failing tests.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree / Master's degree, or PhD.
• Strong scripting and programming skills in languages, particularly Python, Perl and C/C++.
• Robust understanding of CPU architecture and microarchitecture fundamentals.
• Proficiency in System Verilog and UVM, and with experience debugging on any micro-architecture issue in pre-silicon environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a creative approach to debugging and resolving issues.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cohesively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated individual with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven expertise in TAP (Test Access Port)
• Prior knowledge in ASIC or FPGA design verification, particularly with x86 CPU designs.
• Prior knowledge/background in post-silicon validation/debug is an added advantage
• Prior experience with using fault-simulator is an added advantage

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location: Malaysia, Penang

Additional Locations: Business group:

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