CPU Formal Verification Engineer

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Intel put Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is obsessed with engineering and has a brighter future. Every day, we create world changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on earth. So, if you have a big idea, let's do something wonderful together. Join us, because at Intel, we are building a better tomorrow.

As a Formal Verification Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of Intel's cutting‑edge CPU technologies. Working as part of the CPU team, you will leverage formal verification methodologies to develop, implement, and validate the next generation of high‑performance CPUs that power a variety of innovative devices, from laptops to AI and machine learning systems.

In this role, you will directly impact Intel's ability to deliver world‑class products that enrich the lives of people across the globe. Join us and help engineer the future at Intel.

• Own the formal verification of microarchitecture blocks, methodologies, and critical aspects of CPU designs.
• Develop comprehensive formal verification strategies, plans, and proofs aligned with microarchitecture specifications.
• Create abstraction models to simplify design complexity and ensure convergence on validation.
• Collaborate with architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to enhance verification efficiency.
• Analyze, debug, and resolve issues identified during verification, documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Develop and document formal verification test plans and conduct technical reviews with design and architecture teams.
• Maintain and innovate formal verification infrastructure and methodologies to streamline development.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of technical expertise within the team.
• Support post‑silicon failure debug and resolution efforts when required.

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. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 4+ years of experience.

• Proficiency in formal verification, including the use of industry‑standard tools such as Jasper Gold, Questa Formal, or VC Formal.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture fundamentals, microarchitecture, and memory systems.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware modeling languages, including System Verilog or Verilog.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Perl, C/C++, or TCL.
• Experience in assertion writing, coverage analysis, and failure debugging.

• Familiarity with x86 architecture, ISA, and system architecture.
• Experience with post‑silicon validation and debugging.
• Demonstrated technical innovation through research publications, patents, or advanced validation methods.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of teamwork in cross‑functional environments.

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