Senior CPU Verification Engineer

Intel
2 Locations$142k – $269kPosted 27 March 2026

Job Description

Job Details: Job Description: Do Something Wonderful! Intel put Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is obsessed with engineering and has a brighter future. Every day, we create world changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth. So, if you have a big idea, let's do something wonderful together. Join us, because at Intel, we are building a better tomorrow. Who You Are We are seeking a highly motivated senior CPU verification engineer to join our design team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving and executing the functional correctness of CPU logic designs through rigorous pre-silicon verification methodologies. Key Responsibilities: Lead, drive, develop and execute comprehensive verification plans to validate CPU logic against architectural specifications. Able to build scalable UVM-based testbenches from 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 architects 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. Excellent analytical and debugging skills, with a creative approach to problem-solving. Ability to define and implement validation strategies based on architectural and design insights. Qualifications: You must possess the minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Additional 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/Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering or any STEM related education with at least 4 years of relevant experience -OR- Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering or any STEM related education with at least 3 years of relevant experience. 2 years of experience in digital logic design, including instruction set execution, ALUs, control units, registers, memory, and system buses. 2 years of experience in developing UVM-based testbenches for reusable and scalable verification environments. 2 years of experience in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Perl, or Tcl), C, and System Verilog. Preferred Qualifications Experience with RTL development Use of AI agents in Verification Proficiency with C/C, System Verilog coding and debug Knowledge and experience with x86 or any other computer architectures Familiarity with version control software (GIT). Experience with Synopsys simulators Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Texas, Austin Additional Locations: US, Oregon, Hillsboro Business group: Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions that deliver industry-leading products today while also defining the next generation of 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. Position of Trust N/A Benefits We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive p ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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