CPU Design Verification Lead/Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead development of pre-silicon functional verification tests to validate CPU logic, ensuring design requirements are met.
• Create and execute verification plans, including IP test benches and verification environments, to confirm coverage of CPU Instruction Set Architecture and microarchitecture specifications.
• Define, run, and analyze Core level simulation and emulation models to identify bugs, debug issues, and root cause design failures in the presilicon environment.
• Implement corrective measures to resolve failing tests and improve overall design quality.
• Collaborate with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to enhance verification of complex architectural and microarchitectural features.
• Maintain and improve existing functional verification infrastructure and methodologies.
• Document test plans and lead technical reviews with design and architecture teams.
• Contribute to defining architecture and microarchitecture features to optimize functionality, power, and performance goals.
• Be passionate and proficient in AI based validation methodologies as a way to enable innovation in validation for improved efficiency and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related specialized field.
• 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of experience with a Master's degree.
• Solid understanding of CPU architecture fundamentals and microarchitecture concepts.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog, OVM/UVM, and validation strategy development.
• Strong Experience in debugging test failures.
• Exposure on Validation using Emulation and FPGA HW platforms.
• Strong proficiency of semi randomized test generators to meet validation objectives.
• Strong understanding of coverage driven Validation methodologies.
• Proven experience in leading and driving Verification/Validation activities across IP/SOCs.
• Experience in processor verification techniques and tools.
• Familiarity with SystemVerilog Assertions/ UVM methodologies.
• Functional test development using C / x86 assembly is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of verifying power management, cache controllers, virtualization, memory coherency and Client/Server centric CPU features.
• Good hand-on understanding of bringing AI based methodologies in Validation for improving efficiency and quality.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, or Perl.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across teams and geographies.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Job Type:
• Experienced Hire
• Shift:
• Shift 1 (India)
• Primary Location:
• India, Bangalore
• Additional Locations:
• 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:
• Position of Trust
• N/A
• 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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Additional Information

Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact Join Intel's Core Engineering Team as a CPU Design Verification Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping Intel's next generation of CPUs, driving innovation in the world's most advanced process technologies. This is your opportunity to contribute to the verification and validation of cutting-edge CPU architectures and microarchitectures that power Intel's leading platforms, ensuring performance, reliability, and functionality. Your expertise will directly impact Intel's ability to deliver high-quality products and achieve its mission of pushing the boundaries of technology.

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