Sr Deep Learning Verification Engineer
Intel CorporationJob Title
Senior Deep Learning Verification Engineer
Role Summary
Validate and optimize next-generation NPU silicon by designing and executing pre-silicon verification strategies. Work on the NPU Hardware Pre-Silicon Validation team in Leixlip, collaborating with design engineers, model engineers, and AI architects to deliver sign‑off quality verification for NPU IP.
Experience Level
Senior - typically requires 8+ years of relevant industry experience in pre-silicon validation of IP, ASIC, SoC or FPGA designs.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Perform functional verification of complex digital design blocks for NPU/AI accelerators.
- Architect, develop and implement verification environments from planning through validation lifecycle and signoff.
- Create test plans and test cases; implement random test generators, high-level transactional models, and bus functional models (BFMs).
- Develop functional/formal constraints, checkers, scoreboards, coverpoints/covergroups and SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA).
- Implement software-based testcases for functional and performance validation of NPUs.
- Drive coverage closure, debug complex failures, and coordinate cross-functional validation activities.
- Collaborate with architects and product teams to align verification with next-generation AI requirements.
Requirements
Must-have:
- 8+ years of industry experience in pre-silicon validation of IP, ASIC, SoC, or FPGA designs.
- Proficiency with verification languages and methodologies such as SystemVerilog, VCS, and UVM/OVM.
- Proven experience building testbenches, verification environments, and achieving coverage-based signoff.
- Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with C-based software/driver development and testing.
- Experience validating low-power and high-performance HW accelerators.
- Familiarity with formal verification techniques and tools.
- Knowledge of Git and CI practices; understanding of SoC CPUs, NoCs, AMBA protocols, and memory controllers.
- Understanding of deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (specified as a minimum requirement in the posting).
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.
