Senior CPU Verification Architect (Pre‑Silicon)

Intel; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Vacation and retirement programs

Job summary

Intel in Austin, TX, is seeking a Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer to drive pre-silicon verification for Atom CPU cores. You will ensure architectural correctness, develop testbenches in SystemVerilog/UVM, and work with architects and RTL teams to deliver robust silicon.

The role emphasizes collaboration, verification strategy, and scalable automation, within Intel’s ACE organization. Hybrid work model and opportunities across US locations are available.

Qualifications

• Design verification methodologies using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Pre-silicon verification of CPU, SoC, or complex IP designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-silicon functional verification of CPU and SoC logic.
• Develop verification plans, testbenches, and SystemVerilog/UVM environments.
• Run system-level simulations to identify functional, performance, and power issues.
• Debug RTL, microarchitecture, and integration issues with design teams.
• Collaborate with CPU architects, RTL designers, and physical design engineers.
• Provide early verification feedback to influence architecture decisions.
• Maintain and scale verification infrastructure and automation.
• Document verification strategies and results.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

Debugging

Linux

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience

Tools

EDA tools

C/C++

Job description

Intel in Austin, TX, is seeking a Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer to drive pre-silicon verification for Atom CPU cores. You will ensure architectural correctness, develop testbenches in SystemVerilog/UVM, and work with architects and RTL teams to deliver robust silicon.

The role emphasizes collaboration, verification strategy, and scalable automation, within Intel’s ACE organization. Hybrid work model and opportunities across US locations are available.