Senior SoC Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer

Intel
Mexico, GuadalajaraPosted 16 April 2026

Job Description

Job Details: Job Description: This position requires candidates to upload a resume in English; you are welcome to upload multiple versions of your resume if you prefer but an English version of your resume will be required to be considered for this position. Performs functional logic verification of an integrated SoC to ensure design will meet specifications. Defines and develops scalable and reusable block, subsystem, and SoC verification plans, test benches, and the verification environment to meet the required level of coverage and confirm to microarchitecture specifications. Executes verification plans and defines and runs emulation and system simulation models to verify the design, analyze power and performance, and uncover bugs. Replicates, root causes, and debugs issues in the presilicon environment. Finds and implements corrective measures to resolve failing tests. Collaborates and communicates with SoC architects, microarchitects, full chip architects, RTL developers, postsilicon, and physical design teams to improve verification of complex architectural and microarchitectural features. Documents test plans and drives technical reviews of plans and proofs with design and architecture teams. Incorporates and executes security activities within test plans, including regression and debug tests, to ensure security coverage. Maintains and improves existing functional verification infrastructure and methodology. Absorbs learning from postsilicon on the quality of validation done during presilicon development, updates test plan for missing coverages, and proliferates to future products. Behavioral traits Collaborating within cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical challenges Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences Very good logical thinking, prioritize work and multi-tasking 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: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or a related field with 5 years of experience in Industry-standard or Master's degree with 4 years of experience. 4 years of experience in: Hardware description languages such as Verilog or VHDL and verification tools like UVM or System Verilog or relevant experience in Silicon Validation. Simulation or emulation tools, debugging scripts, and functional coverage analysis Advance English level. Must have unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico (this role is not eligible for visa or immigration sponsorship). Preferred Qualifications: Advanced academic or professional experience contributing to complex CPU or SoC design projects A passion for innovation and a drive to contribute to industry-leading solutions 4 years SystemVerilog and UVM experience 4 years Python for test automation C/C and scripting proficiency (Perl, Tcl, Shell) 2 years with simulation tools (VCS, Xcelium, Questa) Formal verification tools and coverage analysis Constrained random and assertion-based verification 3 years ARM-based SoC or equivalent architectures AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB) and interconnects Memory subsystems, cache coherency, power management High-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet) 3 years pre-silicon verification experience Linux/Unix and version control (Git, Perforce) Regression testing and CI/CD pipelines Security verification methodologies Experience in some or all aspects of pre-silicon functional verification, including planning, debug, testbench design, UPF and coverage closure Take the next step in advancing your career by applying your expertise to Intel's groundbreaking server products. Shape the future of computing and make a lasting impact on the technology landscape. Jo ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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