Design Verification Engineer

Position Overview

You will work alongside senior engineers to build testbenches, write constrained-random tests, close functional coverage, and root-cause simulation failures - developing end-to-end verification skills from day one.

We look for engineers who think algorithmically, write clean code, and are excited to apply the latest AI-assisted development tools as a core part of how they work. You do not need to know everything on day one; you do need strong fundamentals, genuine curiosity, and the drive to ramp fast.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop testbench components, constrained-random stimulus, and functional checkers for interconnect and chassis IP under guidance of senior engineers
• Write, run, and debug simulation tests; analyze failures and root-cause issues to closure with clear technical write-ups
• Contribute to functional coverage plans, coverage closure analysis, and regression triage
• Participate in spec reviews, design discussions, and bug triage; learn to contribute across architecture, design, and software boundaries
• Use AI-assisted coding and debugging tools as an everyday part of development workflow; actively contribute to the team's productivity through automation and scripting
• Continuously build depth in hardware design, verification methodology, and the chip development flow

What We're Looking For

You should demonstrate the following professional traits to be successful:

• Genuine curiosity and the drive to ramp fast
• Algorithmic thinking with a commitment to writing clean code
• Enthusiasm for applying the latest AI-assisted development tools as a core part of how you work

Qualifications

This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and 3+ months of Internship experience in a hardware design or verification environment
• Foundation in logic design and digital circuits - required; ability to read and reason about RTL is essential
• Demonstrated algorithmic thinking and software fundamentals application - required
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one of C/C++, Python, or SystemVerilog through coursework, projects, or internships
• Coursework or project exposure to two or more of the following: computer architecture, parallel and distributed computing, operating systems, hardware/software interfaces, VLSI design
• Demonstrated use of AI coding assistants as a regular part of coursework or project work - not occasional use, but as a genuine productivity tool

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project work in hardware verification, FPGA design, or RTL simulation (ModelSim, VCS, Questa, or similar)
• Exposure to SystemVerilog, UVM concepts, or assertion-based verification through coursework, self-study, or internship
• Familiarity with standard bus protocols (AXI, AHB, PCIe) or cache/memory hierarchy concepts
• Demonstrated project work (senior design, research, hackathon, personal) involving hardware modeling, algorithm implementation in HDL, or hardware-software co-design
• Comfort working in Linux environments, using version control (git), and writing build/test automation scripts
• Worked experience in any related field
• Job Type: College Grad
• Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
• Primary Location: US, California, Santa Clara

Posting Statement

• 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: $105,650.00-149,150.00 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 require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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