Cpu Validation Engineer

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Texas, Austin, United States

Intel is seeking a CPU Validation Engineer to define, develop, and perform functional validation for CPUs, focusing on CPU internals and integration in system-level features. The role involves applying hardware and software tools, developing validation methodologies and test plans, executing these plans, and collaborating with other engineers for design optimization and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include silicon debug, root cause analysis, testing feature interactions, developing post-silicon validation infrastructure, publishing validation reports, and working with cross-functional teams (architecture, design, verification, board, platform, manufacturing) to improve debug and validation strategies. The engineer will also develop content to increase specific IP interactions and engage in all product life cycle phases, including bug hunting in simulation, emulation, and FPGAs.

What you'd actually do

  1. Defines, develops, and performs functional validation for CPUs, focusing on validation of the CPU internals and CPU integration in system level features for Intel performance and power efficient cores.
  2. Applies various hardware and software level tools and techniques to ensure validation coverage and that performance, power, and area goals are met.
  3. Reviews proposed design changes to assess impact on validation plans, tasks, and timelines.
  4. Develops CPU validation methodologies and test plans, executes validation plans, and collaborates with other engineers for design optimization, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
  5. Performs silicon debug to identify root causes and resolves all functional and triage failures for CPU issues.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field
  • Knowledge of CPU Architecture
  • Courses in VLSI\Digital Design or related
  • Knowledge of coding language like C/C++, Python

Nice to have

  • Bachelors with 2+ years of experience or Master's 1+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering\Computer Science
  • Verilog, System Verilog, and X86 assembly coding
  • Use of AI agents in your projects, college classes, or software development
  • Familiarity with RTL simulation and emulation environments.
  • RTL Debugging at module level or soc level system simulation failures.
  • Knowledge of basic lab hardware\equipment's like scope, power supply, etc.
  • Excellent analytical and debugging skills, with a creative approach to problem-solving
  • Effective collaboration skills to work across teams

What the JD emphasized

  • Knowledge of CPU Architecture
  • Courses in VLSI\Digital Design or related
  • Knowledge of coding language like C/C++, Python
  • Verilog, System Verilog, and X86 assembly coding
  • Use of AI agents in your projects, college classes, or software development