CPU HVM Functional-Test Verification Engineer

Job Title

CPU HVM Functional-Test Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Member of the DFT verification team responsible for validating design-for-test (DFT) for manufacturing functional testing and delivering functional test content for next-generation CPU IP designs. Works closely with CPU design/architecture, SoC design, and manufacturing teams.

Experience Level

Senior-level - requires at least 10 years of experience in semiconductor design domains (IP/SoC design, design verification, or post-silicon validation).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on creating, validating, and debugging functional tests that meet manufacturing goals and on closing functional-test gaps before and after silicon availability.

• Validate DFT for manufacturing functional testing.
• Develop functional tests to qualify manufacturing objectives for CPU IP designs.
• Use fault simulators to measure coverage and identify/patch test gaps prior to high-volume manufacturing.
• Reproduce, root-cause, and debug failures in pre-silicon and post-silicon environments at system and tester levels.
• Create and implement corrective measures for failing tests in pre- and post-silicon contexts.
• Collaborate with design, architecture, SoC, and manufacturing teams to close functional-test issues.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and professional attributes.

• Minimum ~10 years experience in semiconductor design domains (IP/SoC design, design verification, or post-silicon).
• Proven expertise with JTAG TAP (Test Access Port).
• Strong scripting and programming skills: Python, Perl, and C/C++.
• Robust understanding of CPU architecture and microarchitecture fundamentals.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM; experience debugging microarchitecture issues in pre-silicon environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; practical debugging experience.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills; ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Self-motivated with a focus on continuous learning and technical delivery.

Nice-to-have:

• ASIC design verification experience, particularly with x86 CPU cores.
• Post-silicon validation/debug experience at system or tester level.
• Experience using fault-simulator tools.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing process flow.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (as stated 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.