CPU Core Formal Verification Engineer

Performance Core CPU Verification Engineer

The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful. We're looking for motivated and talented engineers to join the Performance Core CPU verification team.

You will join the team responsible for exhaustively verifying the architecture and micro-architecture changes implemented in the CPU using a combination of dynamic and formal verification methods.

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Technical ownership of formal verification of a microarchitecture block, methodology, or otherwise significant aspect of the P-Core CPU.
2. Understand and contribute to micro-architecture specification and define the formal verification strategy for a significant portion of the design.
3. Lead ROI analysis and recommend appropriate use of formal verification vs dynamic validation techniques for relevant parts of the CPU.
4. Document formal test plans and drive technical reviews of plans and proofs with design and architecture teams.
5. Post-silicon failure debug and sighting resolution.
6. Mentor junior team members.
7. Develop validation automation tools to accelerate execution.
8. Collaborate on validation approach and strategy beyond immediate team.
9. Work with global Formal verification experts and design teams within the organization.

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and 3+ years of relevant work experience - OR - a Masters degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and 2+ years of relevant work experience - OR - a PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with an emphasis on formal verification and 1+ years of relevant work experience.

1+ years of experience in/with:

• Computer architecture with emphasis on out of order processor execution, memory hierarchy, and memory management.
• Industry standard formal verification tools such as JasperGold, IFV, Questa Formal, VC Formal.
• Hardware modeling language, such as Verilog, VHDL, or System Verilog and industry standard logic simulation tools.
• Assertion writing, checker development, coverage analysis, failure debug, root cause analysis.
• Programming in at least one language: C/C++, Java, Specman E, OVM, UVM and familiarity with any of scripting languages: Perl, Python, Ruby, TCL.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Intel Architecture ISA and system architecture, x86 assembly language.
• Experience with pre- and post-silicon debug and analysis.
• Research publications, patent filings, or other evidence of personal technical innovation in validation methodology advancement.
• Applying sequential equivalence checking in complex micro-architectures.
• Formal abstractions and other complexity reduction techniques.
• Intel or industry pre-silicon verification of CPU cores, including specific areas of technical ownership/expertise relevant to CPUs.

Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, California, Folsom Additional Locations: US, Oregon, Hillsboro Business group: The Silicon Engineering Group (SIG) is a worldwide organization focused on the development and integration of SOCs, Cores, and critical IPs from architecture to manufacturing readiness that power Intel's leadership products.

Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $122,440.00-232,190.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Work Model for this Role: This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.