Director, SoC Design Engineering

Job Title

Director, SoC Design Engineering

Role Summary

Lead functional verification for complex SoC designs, define scalable verification methodologies, and drive verification closure to ensure first-pass silicon success. Partner with architects, RTL designers, firmware, and post-silicon teams to validate system functionality and performance.

This is a leadership role responsible for mentoring engineering leads, setting technical direction for verification infrastructure, and coordinating emulation/prototyping efforts. The role is eligible for Intel's hybrid work model and requires consent to an extended background investigation.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 12+ years of relevant experience and 5+ years of people management experience as stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

Accountable for SoC verification strategy and delivery across block, subsystem, and SoC levels. Key responsibilities include:

• Architect and deploy end-to-end verification strategies: simulation, emulation, and formal verification.
• Develop and execute verification plans, testbenches, and coverage models aligned to microarchitecture specs.
• Drive verification closure for interfaces and interconnects (AXI, ACE, CHI, fabrics) and integrate multiple IPs (PCIe Gen6/7, DDR5/6, Ethernet).
• Define reusable UVM-based methodologies, automation flows, and VIP integration to improve productivity.
• Lead emulation and performance modeling, including co-verification with firmware on platforms like Palladium and Veloce and FPGA-based prototypes.
• Debug complex pre-silicon issues, implement corrective measures, and collaborate with post-silicon teams to close gaps.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to verification leads and engineers.

Requirements

Required skills and experience (must-have items first, then concise preferred items):

• Must-have: 12+ years of relevant SoC verification or SoC design engineering experience; 5+ years of people management.
• Expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM/OVM verification methodologies and building verification environments (scoreboards, monitors, VIP).
• Deep knowledge of SoC microarchitecture: coherency protocols, cache subsystems, interconnect fabrics.
• Proven experience with high-speed protocols (PCIe, DDR, AXI, CHI, NoC) and IP integration into SoC environments.
• Hands-on experience with emulation/prototyping platforms and formal verification tools.
• Nice-to-have: familiarity with power-intent verification (UPF), security verification, AI/ML accelerators, custom interconnects or SmartNICs, strong scripting skills (Python/Perl/TCL), and experience driving pre- to post-silicon correlation.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is listed as the minimum, typically coupled with 12+ years' experience. Preferred education options noted: Master's in EE/CE with ~8+ years' experience or PhD in EE/CE with ~6+ years' experience. The posting does not list specific certifications; equivalent practical experience is implicit where advanced degrees are presented with alternate experience requirements.

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.