Senior Design Verification Engineer - Neuromorphic Computing

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

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Health benefits

Stock bonuses

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Intel's Neuromorphic Computing Lab in Oregon seeks experienced pre-silicon verification engineers to drive innovation at the intersection of semiconductor tech, physical AI and next‑gen architectures. You will develop verification strategies across software, RTL and emulation, and collaborate with architecture, design and software teams to enable first-pass silicon success.

You will write Python tests, maintain assertions/scoreboards, and contribute to AI-driven verification automation to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years or Master's with 3+ years in silicon engineering.
• 3+ years in pre-silicon or post-silicon verification for SoC accelerators or ASICs.
• 3+ years in UVM and constrained random verification methods.
• 2+ years delivering full verification stack from test planning to execution.
• 1+ year using AI tools for test generation and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Map application requirements to unit- and system-level test plans.
• Write Python-based directed and random tests for design partitions and chip-level.
• Run regressions, debug failures, track coverage, and improve coverage with designers.
• Maintain assertions, scoreboards and verification tools/flows.
• Integrate VIPs and coordinate with IP teams to meet protocol requirements.

Skills

Python

UVM

Constrained random

Test planning

Emulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in silicon engineering

Master's degree in silicon engineering

Tools

VIPs

Emulation platforms

HDL toolchain

Job description

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.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work