Senior CPU Verification Architect

Intel; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel is seeking a CPU Design Verification Engineer in Malaysia to drive verification plans, build test benches, and validate CPU logic against architectural specs. You will uncover bugs, optimize verification approaches, and work with cross‑functional teams to ensure high-quality silicon.

The role focuses on pre-silicon verification using SystemVerilog/UVM, and requires strong Python/Perl/C++ skills, with a background in CPU architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field with 3+ years in CPU verification.
• Master's degree in a related field with 2+ years experience.
• PhD with no prior professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement verification plans, test benches, and environments for CPU logic verification.
• Execute simulation models to validate microarchitecture, analyze power and timing, and identify design bugs.
• Debug and root-cause issues in pre-silicon environments and apply corrective actions.
• Collaborate with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to optimize verification processes and meet goals for performance, power, and functionality.
• Maintain and enhance existing verification methodologies and infrastructure.
• Document test plans and lead technical reviews with design and architecture teams.
• Contribute to the definition and development of innovative CPU architectural and microarchitectural features.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

Python

Perl

C/C++

CPU architecture knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

TAP

Emulation

FPGA prototyping

Post-silicon validation tools

Job description

Intel is seeking a CPU Design Verification Engineer in Malaysia to drive verification plans, build test benches, and validate CPU logic against architectural specs. You will uncover bugs, optimize verification approaches, and work with cross‑functional teams to ensure high-quality silicon.

The role focuses on pre-silicon verification using SystemVerilog/UVM, and requires strong Python/Perl/C++ skills, with a background in CPU architecture.