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Verification Engineer roles at Intel sit at the intersection of hardware design and silicon validation, spanning RTL simulation, formal verification, and post-silicon debug across Intel's processor and chipset divisions. Intel has a well-established sponsorship infrastructure that actively supports international engineers in this function across multiple visa pathways.
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Job Description: Join Intel's Silicon Engineering Group as a CPU Design Verification Engineer and play a critical role in shaping the next generation of high-performance, power-efficient processors. As part of the E-core CPU team, you will validate cutting-edge CPU architectures designed for industry-leading performance-per-watt that power everything from laptops and desktops to high-end gaming systems, micro-servers, 5G base stations, and AI/ML workloads. You'll collaborate with world-class CPU architects, RTL designers, and physical design teams to ensure designs meet rigorous functional, performance, and power goals. This is a high-impact opportunity to work on complex microarchitectural features, solve deep technical challenges, and influence products that reach billions of devices worldwide. If you're excited about seeing your ideas go from whiteboard concepts to real silicon—and want to grow alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry—this is where you belong.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform functional verification of CPU logic to ensure alignment with architectural and microarchitectural specifications
- Work across pre-silicon, emulation, and post-silicon environments to validate design functionality and debug issues across the product lifecycle
- Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for CPU and IP components
- Perform functional coverage analysis, identify verification gaps, and implement strategies to close them
- Build scalable verification environments, including UVM-based testbenches and functional coverage models
- Define and run system-level simulation models to validate functionality, power, and timing, and uncover bugs
- Identify, replicate, debug, root-cause, and resolve design issues and bug escapes in pre-silicon environments
- Implement corrective measures to address failing tests and improve design robustness
- Collaborate closely with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams on complex feature verification
- Maintain and enhance verification infrastructure, methodologies, and automation flows
- Develop scripts and automation tools for testing using Python, Perl, C/C++, or similar languages to optimize verification workflows and improve throughput
- Leverage AI techniques and innovative approaches to enhance verification processes and improve test coverage, significantly reducing product life cycle and validation timelines
- Document test strategies and drive technical reviews with cross-functional stakeholders
- Contribute to the definition and refinement of CPU architecture and microarchitecture features
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field with 3+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 2+ years of experience, OR PhD with 0+ years of experience
- Experience in computer architecture fundamentals, with emphasis on CPU microarchitecture
- Experience with hardware modeling languages such as Verilog, VHDL, or System Verilog, and industry-standard simulation tools (through coursework, projects, or industry experience)
- Experience in debugging and validation, including test development, coverage analysis, and root cause analysis
- Experience developing or working with UVM-based or similar verification environments
- Programming experience in at least one language such as C/C++, Python, or Perl
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field, with demonstrated experience in CPU design, verification, or architecture
- Knowledge of x86 architecture, Intel Architecture ISA, and assembly programming, with hands-on experience applying it to verification or design tasks
- Experience with pre-silicon and post-silicon CPU verification, debugging, and analysis, including identifying and closing coverage gaps
- Familiarity with software validation, including microcode, firmware, or low-level code generation, and applying these skills to enhance CPU verification
- Experience developing robust and scalable verification environments and testbenches using SystemVerilog UVM/OVM, Specman, C/C++, Python, or similar languages
- Advanced use of industry-standard simulation tools (e.g., Synopsys VCS) and version control systems (e.g., Git) to optimize verification workflows
- Intel or industry experience in microarchitecture, CPU design, or verification of CPU cores, with technical ownership or leadership in key areas
- Experience with advanced CPU microarchitecture concepts, including out-of-order execution
- Innovative application of AI or automation to enhance verification processes, improve coverage, and significantly accelerate product validation
Job Type Experienced Hire
Shift Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location: US, Texas, Austin
Additional Locations:
Business Group Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions that deliver industry-leading products today while also defining the next generation of computing experiences.
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 N/A
Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $105,650.00 - 200,340.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.
- Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.
Job Details
Job Description: Join Intel's Silicon Engineering Group as a CPU Design Verification Engineer and play a critical role in shaping the next generation of high-performance, power-efficient processors. As part of the E-core CPU team, you will validate cutting-edge CPU architectures designed for industry-leading performance-per-watt that power everything from laptops and desktops to high-end gaming systems, micro-servers, 5G base stations, and AI/ML workloads. You'll collaborate with world-class CPU architects, RTL designers, and physical design teams to ensure designs meet rigorous functional, performance, and power goals. This is a high-impact opportunity to work on complex microarchitectural features, solve deep technical challenges, and influence products that reach billions of devices worldwide. If you're excited about seeing your ideas go from whiteboard concepts to real silicon—and want to grow alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry—this is where you belong.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform functional verification of CPU logic to ensure alignment with architectural and microarchitectural specifications
- Work across pre-silicon, emulation, and post-silicon environments to validate design functionality and debug issues across the product lifecycle
- Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for CPU and IP components
- Perform functional coverage analysis, identify verification gaps, and implement strategies to close them
- Build scalable verification environments, including UVM-based testbenches and functional coverage models
- Define and run system-level simulation models to validate functionality, power, and timing, and uncover bugs
- Identify, replicate, debug, root-cause, and resolve design issues and bug escapes in pre-silicon environments
- Implement corrective measures to address failing tests and improve design robustness
- Collaborate closely with CPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams on complex feature verification
- Maintain and enhance verification infrastructure, methodologies, and automation flows
- Develop scripts and automation tools for testing using Python, Perl, C/C++, or similar languages to optimize verification workflows and improve throughput
- Leverage AI techniques and innovative approaches to enhance verification processes and improve test coverage, significantly reducing product life cycle and validation timelines
- Document test strategies and drive technical reviews with cross-functional stakeholders
- Contribute to the definition and refinement of CPU architecture and microarchitecture features
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field with 3+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 2+ years of experience, OR PhD with 0+ years of experience
- Experience in computer architecture fundamentals, with emphasis on CPU microarchitecture
- Experience with hardware modeling languages such as Verilog, VHDL, or System Verilog, and industry-standard simulation tools (through coursework, projects, or industry experience)
- Experience in debugging and validation, including test development, coverage analysis, and root cause analysis
- Experience developing or working with UVM-based or similar verification environments
- Programming experience in at least one language such as C/C++, Python, or Perl
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field, with demonstrated experience in CPU design, verification, or architecture
- Knowledge of x86 architecture, Intel Architecture ISA, and assembly programming, with hands-on experience applying it to verification or design tasks
- Experience with pre-silicon and post-silicon CPU verification, debugging, and analysis, including identifying and closing coverage gaps
- Familiarity with software validation, including microcode, firmware, or low-level code generation, and applying these skills to enhance CPU verification
- Experience developing robust and scalable verification environments and testbenches using SystemVerilog UVM/OVM, Specman, C/C++, Python, or similar languages
- Advanced use of industry-standard simulation tools (e.g., Synopsys VCS) and version control systems (e.g., Git) to optimize verification workflows
- Intel or industry experience in microarchitecture, CPU design, or verification of CPU cores, with technical ownership or leadership in key areas
- Experience with advanced CPU microarchitecture concepts, including out-of-order execution
- Innovative application of AI or automation to enhance verification processes, improve coverage, and significantly accelerate product validation
Job Type Experienced Hire
Shift Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location: US, Texas, Austin
Additional Locations:
Business Group Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions that deliver industry-leading products today while also defining the next generation of computing experiences.
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 N/A
Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $105,650.00 - 200,340.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.
- Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.
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Align your degree to Intel's role requirements
Intel's Verification Engineer postings almost always require a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. If your degree title differs, prepare a credential evaluation that maps your coursework to these fields before applying.
Target Intel's silicon validation and pre-silicon teams
Intel hires verification engineers across distinct product groups, including Client Computing, Data Center, and Foundry. Roles in pre-silicon validation and IP verification move faster through hiring cycles, so filtering by these team designations sharpens your search.
Build fluency in SystemVerilog and UVM environments
Intel's job descriptions consistently list SystemVerilog and UVM as core requirements for Verification Engineers. Demonstrating hands-on project experience with constrained-random testbenches and functional coverage in your resume directly addresses Intel's technical screening criteria.
Understand how Intel structures H-1B cap timing
If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer must file your H-1B petition with USCIS by the April 1 deadline for an October 1 start. Intel's immigration team typically begins internal paperwork months earlier, so confirm your target start date the moment you receive an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Verification Engineer roles at Intel
Intel posts Verification Engineer openings across multiple locations and product lines simultaneously. Use Migrate Mate to filter these roles by visa type so you're only reviewing positions where your sponsorship pathway is already confirmed.
Clarify E-3 eligibility early in the offer process
If you're an Australian citizen, the E-3 visa requires a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before Intel can file. Raising your E-3 eligibility with your recruiter immediately after an offer avoids delays caused by LCA preparation timelines.
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Does Intel sponsor H-1B visas for Verification Engineers?
Yes, Intel sponsors H-1B visas for Verification Engineers. Intel is one of the most active H-1B sponsors in the semiconductor industry and has an established internal immigration team that manages the filing process. If you're currently on F-1 OPT, Intel will typically initiate the H-1B registration process well ahead of the April USCIS lottery window to meet the October 1 cap-subject start date.
How do I apply for Verification Engineer jobs at Intel?
Applications go through Intel's careers portal at jobs.intel.com, where you can filter by role and location. Verification Engineer roles at Intel often list specific product divisions, so applying to postings that match your domain background, whether that's CPU validation, memory subsystems, or SoC verification, increases your chances of clearing the initial recruiter screen. Migrate Mate also lists Intel's open Verification Engineer roles filtered by visa sponsorship type.
Which visa types does Intel commonly sponsor for Verification Engineers?
Intel sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and O-1 visas for Verification Engineers, along with supporting F-1 OPT and CPT for students and recent graduates. For engineers on a long-term path, Intel also files PERM labor certifications that feed into EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions. The right pathway depends on your nationality, current status, and where you are in the hiring process.
What qualifications does Intel expect for Verification Engineer roles?
Intel typically requires a bachelor's degree at minimum in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, with master's degrees preferred for senior roles. Practical experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, and coverage-driven verification methodologies is expected. Familiarity with simulation tools like VCS or Xcelium, along with exposure to formal verification techniques, significantly strengthens your application for pre-silicon and IP verification teams.
How long does Intel's sponsorship process take for Verification Engineers?
For H-1B cap-subject cases, the process runs on a fixed government calendar: USCIS opens registration in March, the lottery runs shortly after, and approved petitions have an October 1 start date. E-3 and TN cases move faster since they aren't subject to a lottery. DOL LCA certification for E-3 typically takes seven business days. Intel's internal teams generally begin preparing paperwork immediately after an offer is signed.
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