Intel
CPU Verification Engineer
$106K–$200K
US, Texas, Austin · Full-time · Posted Jul 28, 2026
- Experience
- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 2+ years, or PhD with 6+ months.
- Education
- Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Visa sponsorship
- For information on Intel’s immigration sponsorship guidelines, see Intel U.S. Immigration Sponsorship Information.
About the job
Verifies CPU designs before fabrication by building testbenches, running simulations, debugging defects, and collaborating on architectural features.
What you'll do
- Develop verification plans, UVM testbenches, and functional coverage models; run system-level simulations.
- Debug and resolve pre-silicon issues; maintain verification infrastructure and automation.
- Collaborate with architects and RTL designers, document strategies, and lead technical reviews.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years, Master's degree with 2+ years, or PhD with 6+ months of relevant experience.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Experience in at least one or two listed areas, including SystemVerilog/UVM, Python or Perl, C++, CPU architecture, or semiconductor design verification.
Nice to have
- Experience with Synopsys simulators (e.g., VCS), debug tools, and GIT.
- Familiarity with x86 architecture and assembly programming.
Pay
$105,650.00-200,340.00 USD (total compensation)
Tools
SystemVerilog, UVM, Python, Perl, C++, Synopsys simulators (e.g., VCS), GIT, x86
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