Design Verification Engineer (New College Graduate)

Job Title

Design Verification Engineer (New College Graduate)

Role Summary

Entry-level verification engineer on the Silicon Chassis team responsible for verifying interconnect and chassis IP used in SoCs and platforms. Work with senior engineers to build testbenches, write constrained-random tests, close functional coverage, and debug simulation failures.

The role emphasizes developing end-to-end verification skills, automation, and practical use of AI-assisted development tools within a hardware verification flow.

Experience Level

Entry-level / New college graduate. Skills and experience may be obtained through coursework, projects, internships, or research; no specific years of professional experience required.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include verification of interconnect and chassis IP, test and coverage development, and regression analysis. Work involves collaboration across architecture, design, and software boundaries.

• Develop testbench components, constrained-random stimulus, and functional checkers under senior guidance.
• Write, run, and debug simulation tests; analyze failures and perform root-cause investigations with clear technical write-ups.
• Contribute to functional coverage plans and coverage-closure analysis; participate in regression triage.
• Participate in spec reviews, design discussions, and bug triage across teams.
• Automate tasks and use AI-assisted coding/debugging tools as part of the development workflow.
• Continuously develop depth in hardware design, verification methodology, and chip development flow.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical experience for successful performance in this role. Preferred items indicate experience that will shorten ramp time.

• Must-have: Strong foundation in logic design and digital circuits; ability to read and reason about RTL.
• Must-have: Strong algorithmic thinking and software fundamentals; demonstrated proficiency in at least one of C/C++, Python, or SystemVerilog through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Must-have: Coursework or project exposure to two or more: computer architecture, parallel/distributed computing, operating systems, hardware/software interfaces, or VLSI design.
• Must-have: Regular, demonstrated use of AI coding assistants as a productivity tool in coursework or projects.
• Must-have: Internship or research experience in a hardware design or verification environment.
• Nice-to-have: Coursework or project work in hardware verification, FPGA design, or RTL simulation tools (ModelSim, VCS, Questa, etc.).
• Nice-to-have: Exposure to SystemVerilog, UVM concepts, or assertion-based verification.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with bus protocols (AXI, AHB, PCIe), cache/memory hierarchy concepts, Linux, git, and build/test automation scripting.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. Practical experience may be demonstrated via coursework, projects, internships, or research; internship/research experience in hardware design or verification is expected for applicants. (No other degrees or certifications specified.)

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.