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Intel

Pioneers microprocessors, CPUs for PCs

Design Verification Engineer

Hardware Validation & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSanta Clara, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and at least 3 months of internship experience in a hardware design or verification environment.
  • A foundation in logic design and digital circuits, with the ability to read and reason about register-transfer-level (RTL) designs.
  • Demonstrated algorithmic thinking and application of software fundamentals.
  • Proficiency in at least one of C, C++, Python, or SystemVerilog through coursework, projects, or internships.
  • Coursework or project exposure to at least two of computer architecture, parallel and distributed computing, operating systems, hardware/software interfaces, and very-large-scale integration (VLSI) design.
  • Regular use of AI coding assistants in coursework or project work as a genuine productivity tool.

Responsibilities

  • Develop testbench components, constrained-random stimulus, and functional checkers for interconnect and chassis intellectual property under guidance of senior engineers.
  • Write, run, and debug simulation tests; analyze failures and root-cause issues to closure with clear technical write-ups.
  • Contribute to functional coverage plans, coverage closure analysis, and regression triage.
  • Participate in specification reviews, design discussions, and bug triage; learn to contribute across architecture, design, and software boundaries.
  • Use AI-assisted coding and debugging tools in the everyday development workflow and contribute to team productivity through automation and scripting.
  • Build depth in hardware design, verification methodology, and the chip development flow.

Desired Qualifications

  • Coursework or project work in hardware verification, field-programmable gate array (FPGA) design, or RTL simulation using ModelSim, VCS, Questa, or similar tools.
  • Exposure to SystemVerilog, Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) concepts, or assertion-based verification through coursework, self-study, or internship.
  • Familiarity with standard bus protocols such as Advanced eXtensible Interface (AXI), Advanced High-performance Bus (AHB), and Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe), or with cache and memory hierarchy concepts.
  • Project work (senior design, research, hackathon, or personal project) involving hardware modeling, algorithm implementation in hardware description language (HDL), or hardware-software co-design.
  • Comfort working in Linux environments, using Git for version control, and writing build and test automation scripts.
  • Work experience in a related field.

About the Company

Intel

Pioneers microprocessors, CPUs for PCs

Intel designs and manufactures semiconductor chips, with a focus on microprocessors for personal computers, servers, and other devices. Its core product is the CPU on a single silicon chip, which executes instructions, handles arithmetic and logic operations, and coordinates the work of other computer components. Intel originated in memory chips but shifted decisively to microprocessors in the 1980s, becoming a central supplier for the PC era after the IBM partnership and its famous x86 processor line. This shift, large-scale manufacturing, and close ties with computer makers set Intel apart from competitors who remained focused on memory or other components. The company aims to power computing by delivering high-performance, energy-efficient silicon solutions that drive a wide range of computing devices and applications.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
Founded
1999

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