Principal Engineer, SoC Design Verification at Intel

Job Details:

Job Description:

• The Role and Impact Intel is seeking an accomplished and visionary Principal Engineer in SoC Design Verification to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the functional logic verification of integrated SoC designs, ensuring they meet specifications and contribute to Intel's leadership in innovative technology. As a domain expert, you will influence technical direction across Intel and the industry, mentor other leaders, and align organizational goals with technical strategies to deliver groundbreaking solutions. Your contributions will play a critical role in shaping our products, enhancing quality, and driving Intel's mission to create world-changing technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and develop scalable and reusable block, subsystem, and SoC verification plans, test benches, and environments to achieve comprehensive coverage and adherence to specifications.
• Execute verification plans and utilize emulation and system simulation models to validate design functionality, analyze power and performance, and uncover bugs.
• Debug issues in the presilicon environment, identify root causes, and implement corrective measures to resolve failing tests.
• Collaborate closely with SoC architects, microarchitects, RTL developers, postsilicon teams, and physical design teams to improve verification processes and ensure the seamless integration of complex features.
• Document test plans and lead technical reviews with design and architecture teams, ensuring alignment and quality.
• Incorporate security activities into verification workflows, including regression and debug tests, to guarantee robust security coverage.
• Maintain and enhance existing functional verification infrastructure and methodology, integrating lessons learned from postsilicon and proliferating improvements to future products.
• Mentor and develop other technical leaders, foster community growth, act as a change agent, and model Intel values.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 12 or more years of experience in SoC functional logic verification with a Bachelor's degree, 8 or more years with a Master's degree, or 6 or more years with a PhD.
• Expertise in developing block, subsystem, and SoC verification plans, test benches, and verification environments.
• Proficiency in emulation and system simulation models for SoC design validation.
• Demonstrated ability to root cause and debug issues in presilicon environments and implement corrective measures.
• Deep understanding of system architecture and SoC microarchitecture.
• Advanced knowledge of SoC test environment and VC development tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record as a technical leader with the ability to align organizational goals with technical strategies.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical talent and fostering community growth.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across teams.
• Passion for innovation and disciplined execution, consistently delivering high-quality results.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a change agent and role model Intel's values. Join us in shaping the future of technology and advancing Intel's legacy of innovation. Apply today to drive meaningful change and make a lasting impact.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location:

India, Bangalore

Additional Locations:

Business group:

At the Data Center Group (DCG), we're committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers. We offer both broad-market Xeon-based solutions and custom x86-based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general-purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI-accelerated systems. Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership. Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners.

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.

Position of Trust

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

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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