CPU Design Verification Engineer
IntelUS, Texas, Austin$122k – $200kPosted 27 March 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to join our CPU verification team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the functional correctness of CPU logic designs through rigorous pre-silicon verification methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans to validate CPU logic against architectural specifications.
Build scalable UVM-based testbenches and define robust functional coverage models.
Run system-level simulations to uncover design bugs and ensure functional integrity.
Debug and root-cause issues in the pre-silicon environment; implement corrective actions to resolve test failures.
Collaborate closely with CPU architect and RTL designers to verify complex architectural and microarchitectural features.
Document verification strategies and lead technical reviews with design and architecture teams.
Maintain and enhance existing verification infrastructure and methodologies.
Contribute to the definition and refinement of CPU architecture and microarchitecture features.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Minimum Qualifications:
The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or any related field with 3 years of relevant experience -OR- Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or any related field with 2 years of relevant experience -OR- PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or any related field
Preferred Qualifications:
Solid understanding of digital design concepts, including instruction set execution, ALUs, control units, registers, memory, and system buses.
Proficiency in Scripting languages such as Python and Perl for automation
Experience in Design Verification and Validation methodologies
Familiarity with Synopsys EDA tools, including VCS, VERDI, etc.
Experience in building UVM test benches
Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.
Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, Texas, Austin
Additional Locations:
Business group:
The Silicon Engineering Group (SIG) is a worldwide organization focused on the development and integration of SOCs, Cores, and critical IPs from architecture to manufacturing readiness that power Intel’s leadership products. This business group leverages an incomparable mix of experts with different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to unleash the most innovative, amazing, and exciting computing experiences.
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.
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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: $122,440.00-200,340.00 USD
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