Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer

Intel Corporation

Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer ensuring architectural correctness and functional robustness for Intel’s CPU designs. Collaborate cross-functionally to lead verification processes and drive design quality at Intel.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeAustin • Arizona, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $141,910 - $200,340 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPerlPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead pre-silicon functional verification of complex CPU and SoC logic to ensure compliance with architectural specifications
Develop and execute verification plans, testbenches, and SystemVerilog/UVM environments
Define, run, and analyze system-level simulations to uncover issues
Debug and root-cause complex RTL and integration issues, driving resolution with design teams
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve design quality and verification effectiveness
Maintain and enhance verification infrastructure and methodologies
Document verification strategies, results, and findings
Lead technical discussions and design reviews.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience
OR a Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
Design Verification methodologies using SystemVerilog, UVM, and industry-standard EDA tools
Pre-silicon verification of CPU, SoC, or complex IP designs
Strong debugging skills with SystemVerilog, C/C++, and Linux-based simulation environments
Experience with Python or Perl scripting for automation and verification efficiency
Exposure to RTL development and close interaction with design teams
Understanding of CPU microarchitecture and computer architecture concepts
Experience with system boot flows, power management, and low-power features
Familiarity with power/performance verification flows, including frequency, voltage, and low-power state transitions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

SystemVerilogUVMC/C++PythonPerlRTL developmentpre-silicon verificationdebuggingsimulation environmentsdesign verification methodologies

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingtechnical discussiondocumentationanalytical skillscross-functional teamworkdesign reviewquality improvement