CPU Verification Engineer — Power‑Efficient Architectures

Intel Corporation; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Austin, Texas seeks a CPU Design Verification Engineer for the ATOM team to drive verification of next‑gen, power‑efficient processors across ultra‑mobile and edge devices. You will validate CPU architectures with RTL teams and optimize flows with Python/Perl/C++ automation.

Join a world‑class group and contribute to high‑impact silicon validating complex architectural features and performance targets in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science with 1+ years of relevant experience (or Master's/PhD with minor experience).
• Experience with Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog and industry-standard simulation tools.
• Experience developing UVM-based testbenches for reusable verification environments.
• Programming skills in Python, Perl, or C++.
• Strong knowledge of computer architecture, especially CPU microarchitecture.
• Experience in debugging, validation, functional coverage, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead Comprehensive CPU Verification.
• Develop and execute verification plans to align with architectural specs.
• Create scalable UVM-based testbenches and coverage models.
• Perform functional coverage analysis and close gaps.
• Develop automation scripts to optimize verification workflows.
• Collaborate with CPU architects, RTL designers, and physical design teams.
• Maintain verification infrastructure and document strategies.

Skills

Verilog

VHDL

SystemVerilog

UVM

Python

Perl

C++

Computer Architecture

Debugging

Testbenches

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Master's or PhD in related field (optional)

Tools

Synopsys VCS

Git

Job description

Intel Corporation in Austin, Texas seeks a CPU Design Verification Engineer for the ATOM team to drive verification of next‑gen, power‑efficient processors across ultra‑mobile and edge devices. You will validate CPU architectures with RTL teams and optimize flows with Python/Perl/C++ automation.

Join a world‑class group and contribute to high‑impact silicon validating complex architectural features and performance targets in a fast‑paced environment.