{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"627cb287c71bfe1ca449a942","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/627cb287c71bfe1ca449a942","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/627cb287c71bfe1ca449a942","title":"SoC Design Validation Engineer","description":"Job Description\n\nDo Something Wonderful!\nIntel put the Silicon in Silicon Valley. No one else is this obsessed with engineering 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.\nAre you passionate about disrupting the industry with your innovation? Working with a diverse group? Influencing the outcome? If so, then XSE (Xe Silicon Engineering) Organization has an opportunity for you. We are responsible for delivering industry-leading GPU (3D, media, compute, and display) hardware, intellectual property (IP) blocks and system-on-a-chip (SoC) products for discrete graphics and throughput computing. We strive to lead the industry through continuous innovation and world-class engineering.\nAs a SoC Design Validation Engineer, you will work in the verification team for discrete graphics SoCs. The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics:\nCan create and drive the creation of test plan and testbench architecture documents from specification\nCan generate directed and constrained random tests\nHas experience with emulation/FPGA based verification\nExpert knowledge of UVM methodology, SystemVerilog, Verilog\nGood understanding of industry standard interfaces\nExperience in reusability and portability of UVM testbenches\nProficient at collaborating with adjacent teams, design, architecture, silicon validation\nExperienced in low power verification and power aware simulation environments\nExperienced with formal verification\nAdept at writing coverage models and defining coverage space, can analyze and improve design coverage\nCapable of building automated flows, working closely with team members to improve them.\nBehavioral skills we are looking for:\nProven analytical and problem-solving abilities\n\nQualifications\n\nYou 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.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelors Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM degree and 5+ years experience, or\nMasters Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM degree and 3+ years experience, or\nPhD Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM degree and 2+ years experience\nPlus relevant years of experience in three or more of the following:\nStrong verification experience using UVM\nStrong understanding of design concepts and ASIC flow\nHardware architectures, system level IC design implementation, and knowledge of how to create end use scenarios\nIP level or Soc level experience\nGPU development experience in power management, peripherals, datapath verification or PCIe Protocol is desirable\nHands-on experience with verification tools such as VCS, waveform analyzer and third-party VIP/BFM integration (e.g.. Synopsys VIPs)\nFPGA prototype emulation, and debug experience\nSilicon validation, failure analysis\nAutomation script development and optimization (using C, Python, or similar)\nPreferred Qualifications:\nGood understanding of processor-based SoC level verification\nGood understanding of AXI-AMBA protocol variants is desirable.\nGood knowledge of validating system level designs based on embedded processors and peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART\nKnowledge and experience in embedded firmware and or software development is big plus\nFunctional knowledge and experience in JTAG is a plus\n\nInside this Business Group\n\nThe Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them. As the largest business unit at Intel, CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.\n\nOther Locations\n\nUS, CA, Santa Clara; US, MA, Hudson\n\nPosting Statement\n\nAll 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.\n\nBenefits\n\nWe offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.\n\nAnnual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in US, California: $123,419.00-$185,123.00\n\nSalary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience\n\nWorking Model\n\nThis 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. 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No one else is this obsessed with engineering 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.\nAre you passionate about disrupting the industry with your innovation? Working with a diverse group? Influencing the outcome? If so, then XSE (Xe Silicon Engineering) Organization has an opportunity for you. We are responsible for delivering industry-leading GPU (3D, media, compute, and display) hardware, intellectual property (IP) blocks and system-on-a-chip (SoC) products for discrete graphics and throughput computing. We strive to lead the industry through continuous innovation and world-class engineering.\nAs a SoC Design Validation Engineer, you will work in the verification team for discrete graphics SoCs. The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics:\nCan create and drive the creation of test plan and testbench architecture documents from specification\nCan generate directed and constrained random tests\nHas experience with emulation/FPGA based verification\nExpert knowledge of UVM methodology, SystemVerilog, Verilog\nGood understanding of industry standard interfaces\nExperience in reusability and portability of UVM testbenches\nProficient at collaborating with adjacent teams, design, architecture, silicon validation\nExperienced in low power verification and power aware simulation environments\nExperienced with formal verification\nAdept at writing coverage models and defining coverage space, can analyze and improve design coverage\nCapable of building automated flows, working closely with team members to improve them.\nBehavioral skills we are looking for:\nProven analytical and problem-solving abilities\n\nQualifications\n\nYou 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.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelors Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM degree and 5+ years experience, or\nMasters Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM degree and 3+ years experience, or\nPhD Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM degree and 2+ years experience\nPlus relevant years of experience in three or more of the following:\nStrong verification experience using UVM\nStrong understanding of design concepts and ASIC flow\nHardware architectures, system level IC design implementation, and knowledge of how to create end use scenarios\nIP level or Soc level experience\nGPU development experience in power management, peripherals, datapath verification or PCIe Protocol is desirable\nHands-on experience with verification tools such as VCS, waveform analyzer and third-party VIP/BFM integration (e.g.. Synopsys VIPs)\nFPGA prototype emulation, and debug experience\nSilicon validation, failure analysis\nAutomation script development and optimization (using C, Python, or similar)\nPreferred Qualifications:\nGood understanding of processor-based SoC level verification\nGood understanding of AXI-AMBA protocol variants is desirable.\nGood knowledge of validating system level designs based on embedded processors and peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART\nKnowledge and experience in embedded firmware and or software development is big plus\nFunctional knowledge and experience in JTAG is a plus\n\nInside this Business Group\n\nThe Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. 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As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.\n\nOther Locations\n\nUS, CA, Santa Clara; US, MA, Hudson\n\nPosting Statement\n\nAll 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.\n\nBenefits\n\nWe offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. 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