Cpu Hvm Functional-test Verification Engineer

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Penang, Malaysia

This role focuses on validating Design for Test (DFT) for manufacturing functional testing and developing functional test content for Intel's next-generation CPU IP designs. The engineer will work with design, SOC, and manufacturing teams, using fault simulators to measure coverage, debug pre-silicon issues, and implement corrective measures.

What you'd actually do

  1. Validates DFT for manufacturing functional testing
  2. Develops functional tests to qualify manufacturing goals of next generation Intel CPU IP designs
  3. Uses fault-simulator to measure coverage effectiveness of functional tests / understand and patch test gaps accordingly before high volume manufacturing
  4. Replicates, root causes, and debugs test or design issues in pre-silicon environment.
  5. Finds and implements corrective measures to resolve failing tests.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree / Master's degree, or PhD.
  • Strong scripting and programming skills in languages, particularly Python, Perl and C/C++.
  • Robust understanding of CPU architecture and microarchitecture fundamentals.
  • Proficiency in System Verilog and UVM, and with experience debugging on any micro-architecture issue in pre-silicon environment
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a creative approach to debugging and resolving issues.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cohesively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated individual with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Nice to have

  • Proven expertise in TAP (Test Access Port)
  • Prior knowledge in ASIC or FPGA design verification, particularly with x86 CPU designs.
  • Prior knowledge/background in post-silicon validation/debug is an added advantage
  • Prior experience with using fault-simulator is an added advantage