SoC Verification Engineer | Hybrid Role & Impact

Intel; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel is seeking a SoC Design Verification Engineer to shape scalable verification plans, build test environments, and execute tests that uncover issues and improve presilicon performance. You will collaborate with architects, RTL and postsilicon teams to verify complex architectural features and maintain verification infrastructure.

The role emphasizes debugging, test planning, and presilicon validation, with a hybrid work model across multiple US locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS or related field with 3+ years in SoC design verification (OVM/UVM, debugging, and test planning).
• Master's degree with 2+ years in SoC verification (OVM/UVM, debugging, and test planning).
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop scalable block, subsystem, and SoC verification plans.
• Create test benches and verification environments aligned with microarchitecture specifications.
• Execute verification plans using emulation and system simulation models to uncover bugs.
• Debug and root cause issues in presilicon environments with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with architects, RTL, postsilicon, and physical design teams to improve verification of complex features.
• Document test plans and drive technical reviews with design teams.
• Integrate security coverage into test plans, including regression and debug tests.
• Maintain and improve verification infrastructure and methodologies.
• Absorb learnings from postsilicon and feed back into presilicon strategies.

Skills

OVM/UVM

Debugging

Test planning

Presilicon validation

Education

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

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Emulation models

System simulation tools

AI verification tools

Job description

Intel is seeking a SoC Design Verification Engineer to shape scalable verification plans, build test environments, and execute tests that uncover issues and improve presilicon performance. You will collaborate with architects, RTL and postsilicon teams to verify complex architectural features and maintain verification infrastructure.

The role emphasizes debugging, test planning, and presilicon validation, with a hybrid work model across multiple US locations.