Senior Design Verification Engineer - Neuromorphic Computing

Intel; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel's Neuromorphic Computing Lab is seeking experienced pre-silicon verification engineers to advance AI hardware at the edge of innovation. You will build and scale verification methodologies across software, RTL and emulation to validate neuromorphic architectures.

Based in Hillsboro, OR with a hybrid work model, you will map application requirements to tests, develop Python-based tests, run regressions, track coverage, and integrate VIPs with IP teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and 5+ years or Master's and 3+ years silicon engineering
• 3+ years pre-silicon verification or post-silicon validation in SoC accelerators or custom ASIC designs
• 3+ years experience in UVM and constrained random verification methods
• 2+ years experience developing the entire verification stack from test planning to execution, including coverage tracking, emulation, and post-silicon
• 1+ year experience using AI tools for test generation, debugging and productivity

Responsibilities

• Mapping application-level requirements to unit- and system-level test plans
• Write Python-based directed and random tests for design partitions and chip-level
• Running regressions, debugging test failures, tracking coverage and working with designers to fix failures and improve coverage
• Maintaining assertions, scoreboards and any tools/flows that are developed
• Integrating VIPs and coordinating with IP teams to ensure protocol requirements are met

Skills

UVM

Constrained random verification

Python scripting

AI-assisted test generation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Verification IPs

Emulation platforms

RTL/SoC verification

Job description

The Opportunity

For nearly a decade, Intel's Neuromorphic Computing Lab-together with a global ecosystem of 250+ research groups-has explored architectures, algorithms, and software inspired by the brain's extraordinary efficiency, scalability, and adaptability. Our Loihi series of research chips pioneered event-driven, sparse, and massively parallel neuro-inspired processing, fueling over 100 peer-reviewed publications that validate the promise of this novel approach.

Job Details

Job Description:

The Opportunity

For nearly a decade, Intel's Neuromorphic Computing Lab-together with a global ecosystem of 250+ research groups-has explored architectures, algorithms, and software inspired by the brain's extraordinary efficiency, scalability, and adaptability. Our Loihi series of research chips pioneered event-driven, sparse, and massively parallel neuro-inspired processing, fueling over 100 peer-reviewed publications that validate the promise of this novel approach.

Now, we're entering an exciting new chapter: transforming these breakthroughs into real-world products that will power the coming era of physical AI systems-beyond the reach of GPUs and mainstream AI accelerators.

If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of computing, from transistor-level innovation to software abstractions, join us. Help define the next wave of AI technology that harnesses the proven advantages of Intel's neuromorphic computing technology with the versatility demanded by modern AI workloads.

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced pre-silicon verification engineers who are passionate about driving innovation at the intersection of advanced semiconductor technologies, physical AI and next-generation computing architectures. As a member of Intel's neuromorphic silicon team, you will develop and scale verification methodologies spanning software, RTL, and emulation platforms to validate these novel architectures.

This role requires a full-stack verification mindset. You will create application-driven workloads using high-level software APIs while also developing robust HDL-based verification environments that ensure correctness at the lowest levels of hardware implementation. Working closely with architecture, design, and software teams, you will help drive verification strategies that enable first-pass silicon success.

An openness to learning new technologies and methodologies, such as asynchronous design techniques and AI-driven verification automation, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Mapping application-level requirements to unit- and system-level test plans.
• Write Python-based directed and random tests for design partitions and chip-level.
• Running regressions, debugging test failures, tracking coverage and working with designers to fix failures and improve coverage.
• Maintaining assertions, scoreboards and any tools/flows that are developed.
• Integrating VIPs and coordinating with IP teams to ensure protocol requirements are met.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelors and 5+ years OR Masters and 3+ years of silicon engineering experience.
• 3+ years of pre-silicon verification or post-silicon validation experience in SoC accelerators or custom ASIC designs.
• 3+ years of experience in UVM and constrained random verification methods.
• 2+ years of experience developing the entire verification stack from test planning to execution, e.g. covering test development, coverage tracking, emulation, and post-silicon.
• 1+ year of experience using AI tools for test generation, debugging and improving overall productivity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced in neuromorphic computing or AI/ML accelerator design.
• Experience with commercial Verification IPs for standard IO interfaces, PHYs, and protocols such as Ethernet, PCIE, MACsec/IPsec, RoCEv2, MIPI CSI-2, JESD204.
• Experience with DFX, low power and UPF verification techniques.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Texas, Austin

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.

Position of Trust

N/A

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: $122,440.00 - 232,190.00 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.

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