Junior CPU Verification Engineer

Intel Corporation

. Perform functional verification of CPU logic against specification requirements .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $91,150 - $128,690 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in functional verification of CPU logic, including the development of verification plans and test benches. Proficient in C++, System Verilog, and digital logic design, with a strong ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Functional VerificationC++ ProgrammingSystem Verilog CodingDigital Logic DesignScripting Language Experience

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Hard Skills

Functional VerificationDigital Logic DesignC++ ProgrammingSystem VerilogRTL DevelopmentPower AnalysisTiming AnalysisDebuggingTest Plan DocumentationMicroarchitecture Features

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical Review Leadership

Tools & Technologies

GitSynopsys SimulatorsSimulation Models

Industry Keywords

CPU ArchitectureMicroarchitectureInstruction Set ExecutionALUsControl UnitsRegistersMemorySystem BusesPresilicon IssuesCorrective Measures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPerlPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform functional verification of CPU logic against specification requirements
Develop IP verification plans, test benches, and verification environments
Execute verification plans and run system simulation models
Analyze power and timing and uncover bugs
Replicate, root-cause, and debug presilicon issues
Implement corrective measures to resolve failing tests
Collaborate with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams
Improve verification of complex architectural and microarchitectural features
Document test plans and lead technical reviews with design and architecture teams
Maintain and improve functional verification infrastructure and methodology
Participate in defining CPU architecture and microarchitecture features

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field, completed or expected by June 2027
3+ months of educational or work experience in digital logic design, including instruction set execution, ALUs, control units, registers, memory, and system buses
Experience with at least one scripting language, such as Python, Perl, or Tcl
Experience with C++
Experience with System Verilog
Experience with RTL development
Proficiency with C/C++ and System Verilog coding and debugging
Knowledge and experience with x86 or other computer architectures
ASM skills
Familiarity with Git
Experience with Synopsys simulators
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Stock bonuses
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Vacation benefits
Hybrid work model allowing employees to split time between working on-site and off-site
Mentorship from technical experts
Career growth opportunities