CPU Core Pre-Si Validation/Verification Eng

About the role

We are working on the CPU design in Folsom. The team in Folsom has the frontend team working on ucode, RTL and validation. We also have a backend team working on circuit design, structural design, low power design. Finally, we have a backend integration working on full-chip timing, layout and design integration.

Requirements

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Defines, develops, and performs functional validation for CPUs, focusing on validation of the CPU internals and CPU integration in system level features for Intel performance and power efficient cores.
• Apply various hardware and software level tools and techniques to ensure validation coverage and that performance, power, and area goals are met.
• Reviews proposed design changes to assess impact on validation plans, tasks, and timelines.
• Develops CPU validation methodologies and test plans, executes validation plans, and collaborates with other engineers for design optimization, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Applies knowledge of CPU core architecture, processor microarchitecture, and design.
• Performs silicon debug to identify root causes and resolve all functional and triage failures for CPU issues.
• Tests interactions between various CPU features using validation infrastructure.
• Develops post-silicon validation infrastructure (e.g., performance monitors, behavioral checkers, state space coverage) and test environment used in validation testing.
• Publishes CPU validation reports summarizing all validation activities performed, reviews results, and communicates to relevant teams.
• Works with architecture, design, verification, board, platform, and manufacturing teams to maintain and improve debug, validation test strategy, methodologies, and processes for CPU interfaces and to meet desired product specifications.
• Develop content to create or increase specific IP interactions using a variety of tools and techniques (including patching techniques using microcode, firmware, or custom OS builds).
• Engages in all phases of the product life cycle, develops, and validates content and infrastructure, and bug hunts in multiple environments (simulation, emulation, FPGAs) to ensure silicon readiness.
• Software/programming languages (i.e. C, C++, C#, Visual Basic/.NET. Perl, Python, Java, etc.) System Verilog/Verilog/VHDL, Verification, Validation and/or VCS or similar Simulator.
• Minimum of 6 months' experience with computer architecture and microarchitecture.
• Experience with coverage driven validation.
• Experience in IP/SOC ASIC Validation.
• Experience in Specman E and/or System Verilog/OVM/UVM.
• Experience with software design and coding.
• Knowledge with x86 core architecture and instruction set.
• Job Type:
• Experienced Hire
• Shift:
• Shift 1 (United States of America)
• Primary Location:
• US, California, Folsom
• 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

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Details: Job Description: Do Something Wonderful!Intel put Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is obsessed with engineering and have 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.

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