CPU Core Verification Engineer

I Machines, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Hardware Verification Engineer to develop cutting-edge technology for CPU core verification. This role involves creating and executing test plans, developing test benches, and collaborating with micro-architects to enhance design functionality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CPU architecture and verification methodologies, along with excellent problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and independence, where your contributions will directly impact the future of semiconductor technology.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in core verification.
• Expertise in out-of-order CPU architecture and bus interface protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for CPU core verification.
• Collaborate with architects to meet performance targets.

Skills

Core Verification

UVM

System Verilog

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Computer Engineering

Tools

Debugging Tools

Job description

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This position will be responsible for developing the technology for Hardware Verification for the new CPU core.

Responsibilities will also include:

• Develop and execute Test plans for CPU core verification.
• Develop Test bench and Reference models.
• Working with Micro-architects to improve the coverage and converge on functional aspects of the design.
• Performance testing by collaborate with architects to meet the performance targets by corelating performance models and RTL.

Behavioral traits that we are looking for:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and clarity in technical communications.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, and an aptitude to learn new things quickly.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and team-oriented environment.

Qualifications & Minimum skills:

• MS or PhD in EE or Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years of hands on experience in core verification.
• Expertise in out of order CPU architecture, microarchitecture and bus interface protocols
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in UVM, System Verilog and debugging.
• Knowledge in Chip bring up and post silicon debug.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Strong CPU microarchitecture knowledge especially on core micro architecture that includes fetch, branch prediction, renaming, out of order execution, load/store unit, coherency protocols and memory subsystem, system interfaces, interrupt architecture, Debug architecture (ARM, x86), bus interface protocols (AXI, APB)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

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