Junior CPU Verification Engineer

At Intel, we are shaping the future of computing. Our engineering teams develop the technologies that power billions of devices worldwide, from personal computers and cloud infrastructure to edge computing and artificial intelligence applications. Join Intel's Atom CPU Design team and become part of a world-class engineering organization responsible for designing and verifying next-generation processor technologies. As a Junior CPU Verification Engineer, you will work alongside experienced architects, designers, and verification engineers to ensure the quality, functionality, and performance of Intel's future CPU products.

As a CPU Verification Engineer, you will be responsible for verifying complex processor designs before they reach silicon. You will develop verification environments, create test plans, debug failures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure Intel CPUs meet functional, performance, power, and quality objectives. What You’ll Do Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Performs functional verification of CPU logic to ensure design will meet specification requirements. Develops IP verification plans, test benches, and the verification environment to ensure coverage to confirm to CPU microarchitecture specifications. Executes verification plans and defines and runs system simulation models to verify the design, analyze power and timing, and uncover bugs. Replicates, root causes, and debugs issues in the presilicon environment. Finds and implements corrective measures to resolve failing tests. Collaborates with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to improve verification of complex architectural and microarchitectural features and to meet functional, performance, and power goals. Documents test plans and drive technical reviews of plans and proofs with design and architecture teams. Maintains and improves existing functional verification infrastructure and methodology. Participates in the definition of architecture and microarchitecture features of the CPU being designed actively. Behavioral traits that we are looking for: Strong analytical thinking and a passion for solving complex technical challenges. Curiosity and eagerness to continuously learn new technologies, tools, and methodologies. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Effective collaboration and teamwork across multidisciplinary engineering organizations. Ability to balance attention to detail while understanding broader system impacts. Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced technical environment. Strong organizational and time-management skills. A growth mindset and openness to feedback and continuous improvement. Why Intel At Intel, your work will have real-world impact from day one. You'll collaborate with industry-leading engineers, gain mentorship from technical experts, and contribute to cutting-edge processor technologies that enable the next generation of computing. Whether you're passionate about computer architecture, hardware design, verification methodologies, or emerging AI technologies, Intel provides an environment where you can grow your career while solving some of the industry's most challenging engineering problems. If you're excited by complex technical challenges and eager to help shape the future of computing, we encourage you to apply. 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 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.  Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.