Join Intel’s Core Engineering team—the group responsible for building the world’s most advanced CPU architectures. Our engineers turn breakthrough ideas into the silicon powering personal devices, cloud datacenters, AI platforms, and emerging edge technologies. If you're excited about working close to the hardware and shaping the next generation of Intel processors, this is the place for you.
What You’ll Do
As a Junior CPU Design Verification Engineer, you will contribute to the development and validation of Intel’s next‑generation CPU designs. You will work hands‑on with pre‑silicon models, simulation tools, and verification environments to ensure functional correctness, performance, and power efficiency.
Your responsibilities may include:
Performing functional verification of CPU logic to ensure the design meets specification requirements.
Developing verification plans and test benches, and building verification environments aligned with CPU microarchitecture specifications.
Executing verification plans and running system-level simulations to verify functionality, characterize performance, and uncover design issues.
Debugging presilicon failures, including reproducing issues, identifying root causes, and partnering with design teams to drive fixes.
Improving verification infrastructure, tools, automation, and methodology for ongoing CPU development.
Documenting test plans, results, and technical findings, and participating in reviews with design and architecture teams.
What We’re Looking For (Behavioral Traits):
Strong technical problem‑solving skills.
Collaborate with engineers across multiple teams.
Multitask and work through ambiguity.
Clear, concise communication in both written and verbal form.
Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life.
See Intel Benefits for more details
You must possess the below minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Relevant experience can be obtained through schoolwork, classes, project work, and internships experience. Additional preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Note:
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Minimum qualifications:
The candidate must have a Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or any related field.
You must have 3+ months of educational or work experience in the following:
Preferred Qualifications
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. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $122,440.00-172,860.00 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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*
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