GPU Design Verification Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description:

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.

The Role and Impact

As a GPU Design Verification Engineer at Intel, you will be at the forefront of verifying cutting-edge graphics logic components used in industry-leading integrated, discrete, and data center AI products. You will design and execute scalable verification plans, develop reusable test benches, and ensure the robustness and reliability of our innovative graphics IP.

By collaborating closely with architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams, your contributions will drive Intel's leadership in high-performance computing and deliver impactful solutions used worldwide.

Business Group

The Data Center Group (DCG) is responsible for driving innovation in high-performance computing technologies, including the development of next-generation Graphics IP. Our team's focus is on delivering industry-leading GPU hardware intellectual property (IP) blocks that enable groundbreaking solutions across integrated, discrete, and data center/AI applications.

We work collaboratively across Intel's broader organization to ensure technical excellence and continuous innovation, supporting Intel's mission to engineer world-class technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute scalable IP verification plans, test benches, and methodologies to meet graphics microarchitecture specifications.
• Perform debugging, issue replication, root cause analysis, and corrective measures in pre-silicon environments.
• Conduct system simulations and analyze power, timing, and functional coverage to uncover and resolve design issues.
• Independently create test environments, verify features, and ensure comprehensive coverage closure.
• Collaborate with architects, design, and physical engineering teams to optimize functionality, performance, and power goals.
• Utilize assertion-based verification techniques and industry-standard tools to improve verification reliability.
• Document test plans and lead technical reviews to ensure alignment with architecture goals.
• Maintain and improve functional verification infrastructure and methodologies for continuous enhancement.

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 :

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, plus 4+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, plus 3+ years of relevant experience; OR
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field with no prior professional experience in:
• System Verilog, UVM, and object-oriented programming.
• Developing feature verification test benches and achieving functional coverage closure.
• -Python or similar scripting languages.
• Knowledge of assertion-based verification methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to GPU architecture fundamentals and computer architecture principles.
• Debug experience with industry-standard frontend design and verification tools and flows.
• Experience working with IP development teams and validation protocols (e.g., CXL, AXI, PCIe).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with a commitment to continuous learning.
• Join Intel and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of graphics technology. Collaborate with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions that power tomorrow's computing revolution.
• Job Type: Experienced Hire
• Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
• Primary Location: US, California, Folsom
• Additional Locations: US, California, Santa Clara
• 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.
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