IP Design Verification Engineer

Job Title

IP Design Verification Engineer

Role Summary

As an IP Design Verification Engineer you will validate functional correctness and reliability of IP designs through planning, simulation, and debugging in pre-silicon environments. You will work with architects and RTL developers within the Central Engineering Group to drive verification closure for configurable, protocol-driven IP.

Experience Level

Senior — role specifies multi-year experience: 8+ years with a Bachelor's, 7+ years with a Master's, or 6+ years with a PhD in industry-relevant roles.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include planning, implementing, and executing verification for IP blocks and collaborating across teams to resolve issues.

• Develop and execute IP verification plans aligned to microarchitecture specifications.
• Design, build, and maintain testbenches and verification environments.
• Define and run system-level simulations to uncover functional bugs.
• Debug pre-silicon failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement fixes.
• Collaborate with architects and RTL developers to refine verification methodologies.
• Document and lead technical reviews of test plans and verification proofs.
• Maintain and enhance verification infrastructure for efficiency and scalability.
• Contribute to technical frameworks and methodologies for functional verification.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and proven experience.

• Proficiency in SystemVerilog and SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA).
• Experience with complex on-chip protocols such as PCIe or AMBA (AXI, AHB, APB).
• Experience using scripting languages (Perl or Python) to automate and optimize verification workflows.
• Proven ability to write and execute thorough test plans and drive verification closure.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with formal verification techniques, protocol/bridge checkers, or VIP integration.
• Familiarity with sideband protocols and network-on-chip (NoC) verification.
• Experience bringing up configurable IP verification from concept to implementation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field is specified. The posting also references Master's and PhD levels when describing experience-equivalence (7+ years with a Master’s, 6 years with a PhD). No explicit mention of certifications or an "equivalent practical experience" clause was provided.

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.