SoC Verification Engineer

Intel; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 141,910 - 200,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel is seeking an experienced SoC Design Verification Engineer to ensure complex SoC designs meet specifications and performance targets. You will design scalable verification plans, create reusable test environments, and execute tests to uncover issues and improve functionality in presilicon development.

Key responsibilities include developing UVM-based test benches, debugging complex issues, and collaborating with architects, RTL, postsilicon, and PD teams to refine verification strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years hands-on SoC design verification; expertise in OVM/UVM, debugging, and test planning.
• Master's degree with 3+ years hands-on SoC verification; expertise in OVM/UVM, debugging, and test planning.

Responsibilities

• Create and update UVM-based test benches and test cases.
• Define scalable verification plans for block, subsystem, and SoC.
• Develop verification environments aligned with microarchitecture specs.
• Execute verification plans using emulation and system simulation models.
• Debug presilicon issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with architects, RTL, postsilicon and PD teams to improve verification.
• Document test plans and lead technical reviews with design teams.
• Integrate security coverage in test plans and regression tests.
• Maintain and improve verification infrastructure and methodologies.
• Incorporate learnings from postsilicon into presilicon strategies.

Skills

UVM methodologies

Debugging

Test planning

SoC verification

AMBA protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Job description

About The Team

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.

Job Details

Job Description:

About The Team

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.

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and update UVM-based test bench generation and test case creation
• 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

To Be Successful, You Should Demonstrate the Following

• Ability to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across interdisciplinary teams
• Passion for tackling complex problems and delivering innovative solutions

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 4+ 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 3+ years of hands‑on experience in SoC design verification, including demonstrated expertise in OVM/UVM methodologies, debugging, and test planning

The Experience Must Include

• AMBA protocols such as CHI, AXI, AHB, and APB with industry-standard VIP from various EDA vendors
• Creation and updating of UVM-based test benches and test case creation

Preferred Qualifications

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

We invite you to bring your expertise and creativity to Intel, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on future technology. Join us and shape the future of computing with your skills and dedication.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, Texas, Austin

Additional Locations

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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