Impactful CPU Core Pre-Silicon Verifier

Anysilicon; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel in California is seeking a CPU Core Pre-Silicon Validation/Verification Engineer to ensure timing closure and optimize backend flow. The role involves developing verification plans, test benches, and environments, and collaborating with CPU architects and RTL teams to meet functional, performance, and power goals.

The candidate will verify CPU logic, run system simulations, debug pre-silicon issues, and document test plans while improving verification infrastructure and methodology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1+ years in pre-silicon verification or related field.
• Experience with SystemVerilog/Verilog or VHDL.
• Knowledge of CPU architecture and microarchitecture.

Responsibilities

• Verify CPU logic to meet specifications in pre-silicon environment.
• Develop IP verification plans, test benches and environments.
• Run simulations to verify design, analyze power and timing, and find bugs.
• Collaborate with architects and RTL/PD teams to improve verification.
• Document test plans and lead reviews with design teams.

Skills

C/C++ programming

SystemVerilog/Verilog

Python

VHDL

Debugging

Microarchitecture knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

VCS or equivalent simulator

Specman E

OVM/UVM

Job description

Intel in California is seeking a CPU Core Pre-Silicon Validation/Verification Engineer to ensure timing closure and optimize backend flow. The role involves developing verification plans, test benches, and environments, and collaborating with CPU architects and RTL teams to meet functional, performance, and power goals.

The candidate will verify CPU logic, run system simulations, debug pre-silicon issues, and document test plans while improving verification infrastructure and methodology.