SoC RTL Verification Intern

Job Title

SoC RTL Verification Intern

Role Summary

Work on pre-silicon verification of SoC and IP blocks within Intel's Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE). The role focuses on implementing and executing RTL-level validation, creating UVM-based testbenches, and supporting regression and volume validation to ensure design correctness prior to tape-out.

This position requires on-site presence in Shanghai and is intended for students or recent graduates participating in an internship program.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Internship (student or recent graduate). No specific years of professional experience required.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include pre-silicon verification, validation infrastructure, and documentation across IP and subsystem levels.

• Develop UVM-based testbenches and test cases for IP and SoC verification.
• Create RTL validation test plans and run RTL and gate-level (GLS) simulations.
• Execute system simulations, analyze failures, and debug root causes.
• Build and maintain regression and volume-validation infrastructure.
• Document test plans and results across IP libraries, complex IPs, and subsystems.
• Contribute to verification methodology and infrastructure improvements.
• Adopt and apply industry-standard verification tools and techniques (formal verification, low-power verification, performance analysis, co-simulation).

Requirements

Key technical skills and attributes required or strongly preferred.

• Must-have: Proficiency in SystemVerilog/Verilog and experience with UVM methodology.
• Must-have: Scripting skills for testbench automation and infrastructure (e.g., Python, Perl, Tcl).
• Must-have: Familiarity with RTL and gate-level simulation flows.
• Must-have: Knowledge of common on-chip protocols and interfaces such as AXI, AHB/APB and network-on-chip (NOC) concepts.
• Must-have: Effective verbal and written communication; ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative teams.
• Nice-to-have: Pre-silicon verification experience with x86, ARM, or RISC cores.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with formal methods, low-power verification, performance verification, or co-simulation techniques.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microelectronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field.

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.