SoC Verification Engineer

Intel Corporation; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Austin, TX, is seeking a SoC Design Verification Engineer to design scalable verification plans and develop test environments for presilicon validation, improving product quality and performance.

You will collaborate with architects, RTL developers, and postsilicon teams to verify complex architectural features, implement regression and security coverage, and continuously improve verification methodologies within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD with hands-on experience in SoC verification and UVM/OVM.
• Experience debugging, test planning, and presilicon verification.
• Strong knowledge of verification methodologies and toolchains.

Responsibilities

• Define scalable verification plans for blocks, subsystems, and SoC.
• Create test benches and environments aligned with microarchitecture specs.
• Execute plans with emulation and system simulation to uncover bugs.
• Debug presilicon issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with architects, RTL, postsilicon, and physical design teams.
• Document test plans and drive technical reviews.

Skills

SoC verification

UVM/OVM

Test planning

Debugging

Emulation

System simulation

Presilicon verification

Postsilicon feedback

Cross-functional collab

Education

B.S. in EE/CE/CS

M.S. in EE/CE/CS

PhD in EE/CE/CS

Tools

SystemVerilog

UVM

Emulation tools

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact As a SoC Design Verification Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Intel’s complex System-on-Chip (SoC) designs meet functional specifications and deliver high-quality performance. You will design scalable and reusable verification plans, develop test environments, and execute tests to uncover issues and improve functionality. Your contributions will directly enhance Intel’s product quality and ensure optimal performance in presilicon development.

Business Group You will be joining Intel’s cutting-edge product development group, a team focused on designing and verifying advanced semiconductor solutions. This group is at the forefront of innovation, delivering high-quality, scalable products that drive Intel’s leadership in technology and performance. By contributing your skills here, you will help shape the future of computing and enable groundbreaking advancements in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop scalable and reusable block, subsystem, and SoC verification plans.
• Create test benches and verification environments that align with microarchitecture specifications.
• Execute verification plans, including emulation and system simulation models, to ensure design functionality and uncover bugs.
• Debug and root cause issues in presilicon environments, implementing corrective measures to address failures.
• Collaborate with architects, RTL developers, postsilicon teams, and physical design teams to improve verification of complex architectural features.
• Document and maintain test plans, driving technical reviews with design and architecture teams.
• Integrate security coverage activities within test plans, including regression and debug tests.
• Maintain and improve existing functional verification infrastructure and methodologies.
• Absorb learnings from postsilicon development and incorporate feedback into improved verification strategies.

Expected Professional Traits

• Passion for tackling complex problems and delivering innovative solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience with postsilicon validation and incorporating feedback into presilicon test plans.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 3+ years of hands‑on experience in SoC design verification, including demonstrated expertise in OVM/UVM methodologies, debugging, and test planning.
  OR
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 2+ years of hands‑on experience in SoC design verification, including demonstrated expertise in OVM/UVM methodologies, debugging, and test planning.
  OR
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with emulation models and system simulation tools for performance analysis.
• AI tools to perform verification
• Experience with postsilicon validation and incorporating feedback into presilicon test plans

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Texas, Austin

Additional Locations:

US, California, Folsom, US, California, Santa Clara, 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.

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: $141,910.00-200,340.00 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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