Core Design Verification Engineer
Intel CorporationJob Title
Core Design Verification Engineer
Role Summary
As a Core Design Verification Engineer you will develop and execute verification plans and environments to validate CPU microarchitecture prior to silicon. You will work within Intel's Silicon and Platform Engineering Group alongside architects, RTL and physical design teams to find and resolve functional, performance, and power issues.
On-site role based in Penang, Malaysia.
Experience Level
Entry-level - suitable for recent graduates. Posting indicates 0–1 years of hands-on verification experience (including internships, academic projects, or training); a Master's degree may be accepted with no prior professional experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include planning and executing verification to uncover design issues before silicon.
- Develop IP verification plans, testbenches, and UVM/SystemVerilog verification environments.
- Execute verification tests and system simulations to validate functionality, power, and timing.
- Replicate, root-cause, and debug pre-silicon failures and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to refine verification strategies.
- Maintain and improve verification infrastructure, tools, and processes.
- Participate in technical reviews and document test plans and results.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM for verification.
- Strong scripting/programming skills in Python, C, or C++.
- Basic understanding of CPU architecture and microarchitecture fundamentals.
- 0–1 years of hands-on verification experience; internships, academic projects, or training are acceptable.
Nice-to-have:
- Familiarity with fault-simulation tools and methodologies.
- Experience with x86 CPU designs, ASIC or FPGA verification.
- Experience debugging microarchitecture issues in a pre-silicon environment.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (commonly accepted with 0–1 years experience); alternatively a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with no prior professional experience. Academic projects or internships may substitute for professional experience as described in the posting.
About the Company
Company: Intel Corporation
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.
