Senior CPU Verification Engineer: Core Design & Pre-Silicon

Intel; George Town; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel in Malaysia (Penang) is seeking a CPU Design Verification Engineer to drive verification plans and test benches for next‑generation CPUs. You will work with CPU architects, RTL teams and physical design to ensure correct microarchitectural behavior and high-quality silicon.

The role requires strong SystemVerilog/UVM, Python/Perl/C/C++, and hands-on pre-silicon debugging experience. You will contribute to advancing CPU features while maintaining verification infrastructure and best

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on CPU design verification experience.
• Proficient in SystemVerilog and UVM for pre-silicon verification.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Perl, and C/C++.
• Solid understanding of CPU architecture and microarchitecture.
• Experience debugging CPU/DFx issues in pre-silicon environments.
• Proven ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement verification plans, test benches and environments.
• Execute simulation models to validate CPU designs and identify bugs.
• Debug and root-cause issues in pre-silicon environments.
• Collaborate with CPU architects, RTL and physical design teams.
• Maintain and enhance verification methodologies and infrastructure.
• Document test plans and lead technical reviews.
• Contribute to defining innovative CPU features.

Skills

SystemVerilog/UVM

Python/Perl/C/C++

CPU architecture fundamentals

Debugging pre-silicon issues

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Masters in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

TAP

Emulation

FPGA prototyping

DFx tooling

Job description

Intel in Malaysia (Penang) is seeking a CPU Design Verification Engineer to drive verification plans and test benches for next‑generation CPUs. You will work with CPU architects, RTL teams and physical design to ensure correct microarchitectural behavior and high-quality silicon.

The role requires strong SystemVerilog/UVM, Python/Perl/C/C++, and hands-on pre-silicon debugging experience. You will contribute to advancing CPU features while maintaining verification infrastructure and best