Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer

Job Title

Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Hands-on senior engineering role in Intel's All Cores Engineering (ACE) Atom group responsible for pre-silicon functional verification of high-efficiency CPU cores and related SoC logic. The role ensures architectural correctness, functional robustness, and power‑efficient performance prior to first silicon, working closely with architects, RTL designers, and system teams.

Experience Level

Senior. See Education Requirements for the specific years-of-experience guidance tied to degree level.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on verification strategy, execution, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver correct, power-efficient CPU designs.

• Lead pre-silicon functional verification of CPU and SoC logic to ensure compliance with architectural and microarchitectural specifications.
• Develop and execute verification plans, testbenches, and SystemVerilog/UVM environments to achieve functional and coverage closure.
• Define, run, and analyze system-level simulations to identify functional, performance, power, and corner-case issues.
• Debug and root-cause complex RTL, microarchitecture, and integration issues; drive resolution with design teams.
• Collaborate with CPU architects, RTL designers, power/performance teams, and physical design engineers to improve design quality and verification effectiveness.
• Provide early verification feedback to influence architecture and microarchitecture decisions.
• Maintain, enhance, and scale verification infrastructure, methodologies, and automation.
• Document verification strategies and results; lead technical discussions and design reviews.
• Demonstrate analytical problem solving, clear technical communication, cross-functional collaboration, innovation orientation, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Technical must-haves and preferred skills for effective performance in this role.

• Must-have: Experience with design verification methodologies using SystemVerilog, UVM, and industry-standard EDA tools.
• Must-have: Experience performing pre-silicon verification of CPU, SoC, or complex IP designs.
• Must-have: Proven ability to debug RTL and microarchitecture issues and coordinate fixes with design teams.
• Nice-to-have: Debugging experience with C/C++ and Linux-based simulation environments.
• Nice-to-have: Scripting experience (Python or Perl) for automation and verification efficiency.
• Nice-to-have: Exposure to RTL development and close interaction with design teams; understanding of CPU microarchitecture and computer architecture concepts.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with system boot flows, power management, low-power features, and power/performance verification flows (frequency/voltage/low-power states).

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience. Fields cited: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical fields.

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.