Junior CPU Verification Engineer

Intel Corporation; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Austin, Texas is seeking a Junior CPU Verification Engineer to help validate the next generation of Intel CPUs. You will work with seasoned architects, RTL developers, and verification engineers to ensure the quality, functionality, and performance of future processors.

You will develop verification plans, test benches, and environments, execute them across simulations, and collaborate across teams to meet power, timing, and performance goals in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field required or expected by June 2027.
• Experience in digital logic design including instruction set execution, ALUs, control units, registers, memory and system buses.
• Experience in at least one scripting language (Python, Perl, Tcl), C++, and SystemVerilog.

Responsibilities

• Performs functional verification of CPU logic to ensure design meets specification requirements.
• Develops IP verification plans, test benches, and the verification environment to ensure coverage to confirm CPU microarchitecture specifications.
• Executes verification plans and runs system simulation models to verify the design, analyze power and timing, and uncover bugs.
• Replicates, root causes, and debugs issues in the presilicon environment.
• Finds and implements corrective measures to resolve failing tests.
• Collaborates with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to improve verification of complex features to meet goals.
• Documents test plans and drives technical reviews of plans and proofs with design and architecture teams.
• Maintains and improves existing functional verification infrastructure and methodology.
• Participates in the definition of architecture and microarchitecture features of the CPU being designed.

Skills

C++

SystemVerilog

Python

Digital logic design

x86 architecture knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Synopsys simulators

Job description

Who We Are

At Intel, we are shaping the future of computing. Our engineering teams develop the technologies that power billions of devices worldwide, from personal computers and cloud infrastructure to edge computing and artificial intelligence applications.

The Role

As a Junior CPU Verification Engineer, you will work alongside experienced architects, designers, and verification engineers to ensure the quality, functionality, and performance of Intel's future CPU products.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Performs functional verification of CPU logic to ensure design will meet specification requirements.
• Develops IP verification plans, test benches, and the verification environment to ensure coverage to confirm to CPU microarchitecture specifications.
• Executes verification plans and defines and runs system simulation models to verify the design, analyze power and timing, and uncover bugs.
• Replicates, root causes, and debugs issues in the presilicon environment.
• Finds and implements corrective measures to resolve failing tests.
• Collaborates with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to improve verification of complex architectural and microarchitectural features and to meet functional, performance, and power goals.
• Documents test plans and drive technical reviews of plans and proofs with design and architecture teams.
• Maintains and improves existing functional verification infrastructure and methodology.
• Participates in the definition of architecture and microarchitecture features of the CPU being designed actively.

Behavioral traits that we are looking for

Strong analytical thinking and a passion for solving complex technical challenges. Curiosity and eagerness to continuously learn new technologies, tools, and methodologies. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Effective collaboration and teamwork across multidisciplinary engineering organizations. Ability to balance attention to detail while understanding broader system impacts. Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced technical environment. Strong organizational and time-management skills. A growth mindset and openness to feedback and continuous improvement.

Why Intel

At Intel, your work will have real world impact from day one. You'll collaborate with industry-leading engineers, gain mentorship from technical experts, and contribute to cutting-edge processor technologies that enable the next generation of computing. Whether you're passionate about computer architecture, hardware design, verification methodologies, or emerging AI technologies, Intel provides an environment where you can grow your career while solving some of the industry’s most challenging engineering problems.

Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life.

Equal-Opportunity Employer Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Annual Salary Range

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $91,150.00-128,690.00 USD

Job Type & Location

Job Type: College Grad Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Texas, Austin Additional Locations: US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Position of Trust N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.

Benefits

Benefits We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.

Other Information

Note: For information on Intel’s immigration sponsorship guidelines, please see Intel U.S. Immigration Sponsorship Information

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree Electrical/Computer Engineering or any related field completed or expected by June of 2027 with 3+ months of educational or work experience in the following:

• Experience in digital logic design, including instruction set execution, ALUs, control units, registers, memory, and system buses.
• Experience in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Perl, or Tcl), C++, and System Verilog.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Use of AI agents in your projects, college classes, or software development.
• Experience with RTL development.
• Proficiency with C/C++, System Verilog coding and debug.
• Knowledge and experience with x86 or any other computer architectures.
• ASM skills.
• Familiarity with version control software (GIT).
• Experience with Synopsys simulators.

Hiring Practices

Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.