Junior CPU Verification Engineer

Intel; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel’s Atom CPU Design team seeks a Junior CPU Verification Engineer, a college graduate ready to verify complex processor designs and contribute to silicon readiness. You will develop verification environments, test plans, and debugging strategies in collaboration with architecture and RTL teams.

The role emphasizes strong analytic thinking, communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced, hybrid work setting in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer engineering or related field with 3+ months of experience.
• Experience in digital logic design: ISA execution, ALUs, control units, registers, memory, and system buses.
• Experience in at least one scripting language (Python, Perl, or Tcl), C++, and SystemVerilog.

Responsibilities

• Verifies CPU logic to ensure it meets specifications.
• Develops verification plans, test benches, and the verification environment.
• Runs system simulations to verify design, analyze power and timing, and uncover bugs.
• Replicates, root causes, and debugs issues in presilicon environments.
• Collaborates with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams.
• Documents test plans and participates in design/proof reviews.

Skills

Digital logic

C/C++

SystemVerilog

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Synopsys simulators

Git

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.

Job Details

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.

Join Intel's Atom CPU Design team and become part of a world-class engineering organization responsible for designing and verifying next-generation processor technologies. 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.

The Role

As a CPU Verification Engineer, you will be responsible for verifying complex processor designs before they reach silicon. You will develop verification environments, create test plans, debug failures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure Intel CPUs meet functional, performance, power, and quality objectives.

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.

If you’re excited by complex technical challenges and eager to help shape the future of computing, we encourage you to apply.

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

• See Intel Benefits for more details.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

Note

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Minimum Qualifications And Experience

Bachelor's degree Electrical/Computer engineering or any related field 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.

Job Type

College Grad

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Texas, Austin

Additional Locations

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Posting 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.

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. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $91,150.00 - 149,150.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.