CPU Core Formal Verification Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-13
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Software Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer
Job Details
Job Description:
The world is transforming – and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings.
We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful.
We’re looking for motivated and talented engineers to join the Performance Core CPU verification team. You will join the team responsible for exhaustively verifying the architecture and micro‑architecture changes implemented in the CPU using a combination of dynamic and formal verification methods.
ResponsibilitiesCandidate must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.
Minimum QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and 3+ years of relevant work experience – OR – Masters degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and 2+ years of relevant work experience – OR – PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with an emphasis on formal verification and 1+ years of relevant work experience.
1+ years of experience in/with:
- Computer architecture with emphasis on out‑of‑order processor execution, memory hierarchy, and memory management.
- Industry standard formal verification tools such as Jasper Gold, IFV, Questa Formal, VC Formal.
- Hardware modeling language, such as Verilog, VHDL, or System Verilog and industry standard logic simulation tools.
- Assertion writing, checker development, coverage analysis, failure debug, root cause analysis.
- Programming in at least one language: C/C++, Java, Specman E, OVM, UVM and familiarity with any of scripting languages:
Perl, Python, Ruby, TCL.
- Knowledge of Intel Architecture ISA and system architecture, x86 assembly language.
- Experience with pre‑ and post‑silicon debug and analysis.
- Research publications, patent filings, or other evidence of personal technical innovation in validation methodology advancement.
- Applying sequential equivalence checking in complex micro‑architectures.
- Formal abstractions and other complexity reduction techniques.
- Intel or industry pre‑silicon verification of CPU cores, including specific areas of technical ownership/expertise relevant to CPUs.
Experienced Hire
ShiftShift 1 (United States of America)
Primary LocationUS, California, Folsom
Additional LocationsUS, Oregon, Hillsboro
Business GroupThe Silicon Engineering Group (SIG) is a worldwide organization focused on the development and integration of SOCs, Cores, and critical IPs from architecture to manufacturing readiness that power Intel’s leadership products. This business group leverages an…
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