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IP Design Verification Engineer

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
106K-149K Annually
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Santa Clara, CA, USA
106K-149K Annually
Entry level
Develops and executes verification plans for complex IP blocks, builds verification environments, runs functional and performance tests, debugs design failures, and collaborates with architecture, design, and validation teams. Produces verification reports and documentation to support project milestones and ensure product functionality, quality, and reliability.
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Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone. Want to learn more? Visit our YouTube Channel or the link below.


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The Role and Impact
As an IP Design Verification Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the functionality, quality, and reliability of Intel's cutting-edge designs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to verify complex IP blocks, contributing directly to product integrity and performance. Day-to-day tasks include developing test plans, building verification environments, and executing tests to identify and resolve issues early in the design process, ensuring robust designs that meet project goals.
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The Data Center Group (DCG) drives innovation to deliver world-class solutions for the computing and storage needs of global enterprises, cloud providers, and communication service providers. This group focuses on developing next-generation technologies to empower customers, optimize workloads, and enable scalable and sustainable data center operations-all while maintaining Intel's leadership in the industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement detailed test plans for verification of IP blocks.
- Build and maintain verification environments using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
- Execute functional and performance tests to identify design issues and ensure compliance with specifications.
- Debug and analyze failures, working closely with design, architecture, and validation teams to resolve complex technical challenges.
- Generate verification reports and documentation to track progress and ensure alignment with project milestones.

This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

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Qualifications:

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 school work/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.


Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 6+ months of hands-on experience in design verification, demonstrated through internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands-on training OR a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with no prior professional experience.
- 6+ months of hands-on experience with hardware description languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog.
- 6+ months of hands-on experience with simulation and debugging tools (e.g., VCS, ModelSim).
- 6+ months experience with verification methodologies, including UVM.
Preferred Qualifications :

- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl) for automation and productivity enhancement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to debug and resolve complex design challenges.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to thrive in cross-functional environments.
Take the next step in your career by joining a team dedicated to shaping the future of data centers and driving innovation at Intel.


Benefits at Intel

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.



 

          

Job Type:College Grad

Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, California, Santa Clara

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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: $105,650.00-149,150.00 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.

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