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Intel

Pioneers microprocessors, CPUs for PCs

GPU Design Verification Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
$122.4k - $232.2k/yr+ Stock bonuses
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Santa Clara, CA, USA+2 moreMore locations: Hillsboro, OR, USA | Folsom, CA, USA
HybridHybrid work model: split time between on-site at the assigned Intel site and off-site.
Hardware EngineeringHardware Validation & Testing
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related engineering and at least 3 years of silicon design development experience, or a Master's degree in those fields and at least 2 years of experience in silicon design development.
  • Experience bringing up IP-level test benches and strong programming skills in SystemVerilog and Universal Verification Methodology (UVM).
  • Hands-on verification experience working on ASIC, CPU, or GPU.
  • IP-level test plan development experience, including coverage closure.
  • Experience developing coverage-driven verification testbenches, functional models, and tests.
Responsibilities
  • Perform functional verification of graphics logic components, including 3D graphics, media, and display, to ensure designs meet specification requirements.
  • Define and develop scalable, reusable IP verification plans, test benches, and verification-environment architecture to ensure coverage against graphics microarchitecture specifications.
  • Execute verification plans and define and run system simulation models to verify designs, analyze power and timing, and uncover bugs.
  • Replicate, identify root causes of, and debug issues in the presilicon environment; implement corrective measures to resolve failing tests.
  • Collaborate with GPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to improve verification of complex architectural and microarchitectural features and meet functional, performance, and power goals.
  • Document test plans and drive technical reviews of plans and proofs with design and architecture teams.
  • Maintain and improve functional verification infrastructure and methodology.
  • Participate in defining verification infrastructure and related test feature models needed for functional design verification.
Desired Qualifications
  • Understanding of graphics architecture.
  • Experience with industry-standard frontend design and verification flows, tools, and methodology.
  • Experience with shell scripting, Perl, and Python.

About the company

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, California

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • July 23, 2026 Q2 revenue hit $16.1 billion, up 25% year over year.
  • Intel raised 2026 capex above $20 billion after stronger customer demand signals.
  • September 29, 2026 OpenShell expanded Intel's enterprise AI toolkit with policy enforcement.

What critics are saying

  • Intel's 10% government stake faces shareholder litigation in Delaware and Supreme Court filings.
  • Intel Foundry still depends on a few customers; external revenue remains only 5%.
  • AMD's 2026 data-center momentum and TSMC process lead pressure Intel's turnaround and margins.

What makes Intel unique

  • Intel's x86 installed base still anchors PC and server software compatibility in 2026.
  • Intel's 2026 Open Edge Platform bundles industrial AI software around Intel silicon.
  • Intel 18A tooling supports integrated design, manufacturing, and foundry control unmatched by fabless rivals.

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  • We Invest in Your Life and Career: Intel offers a complete and competitive package of benefits1 that demonstrates how much we care for employees and their families through every stage of life.
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