Intel

Pre-Silicon Validation Engineer Internship

Posted on: 6 Feb 2021

Hillsboro, OR

Job Description

Job Description

Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings.

The focus of this role is to be part of a team of pre-silicon verification engineers to verify new and existing features for Intel's next generation CPU IP, resulting in bug free final design. You will be responsible for exhaustively validating the RTL implementation of new architecture and micro-architecture capabilities using a combination of standalone and top-level test environments as well as formal verification.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Verification of a micro-architecture block, methodology, or otherwise significant aspect of CPU validation
* Collaborate with architects, hardware engineers, and ucode engineers to understand the new features being implemented
* Read and interpret technical specs and create high quality technical documentation like test plans, strategy documents and coverage plans
* Plan and implement the UVM testbench, functional coverage model and assertions
* Developing validation content like tools, test generators to match the complexity of new cores and be reused in pre-si and post-si
* Participate in debugging failing verification tests to determine if the root cause is an error in the RTL, verification model, or the test. Fix all identified failures in the verification model
* Investigating new techniques to accelerate validation of CPU hardware

In addition to the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following traits:

* Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail
* Excellent comprehension and communication skills
* Interpersonal skills
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project team environment using state of the art tools and technology

Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in a degree program (Bachelors, Masters or a PhD) in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 6+ months experience in:

* ASIC/CPU verification
* Computer Architecture
* Digital Design
* Verification
* Logic Design
* Programming Languages - repeats in Preferred
* Data Structures
* System Verilog
* Verilog
* C/C++
* Python
* Perl
* UVM
* OVM
* Assembly

Preferred Experience

* 1+ years of experience with:
* Projects or internship in ASIC/CPU verification and functional modeling
* Programming in C/C++ for modeling and assembly language programming
* Assertion and Functional Coverage
* Debugging RTL code using simulation tools
* Scripting languages like Python/Perl

Inside this Business Group
The Silicon Engineering Group is a worldwide organization focused on the development and integration of SOCs, Cores, and critical IPs that power Intels leadership products. This business group leverages an incomparable mix of experts with different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to unleash the most innovative, amazing, and exciting 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.

USInternJR0154297Hillsboro

Intel

Santa Clara, CA

Intel Corporation offers computing, networking, data storage, and communication solutions worldwide. It operates through Client Computing Group, Data Center Group, Internet of Things Group, Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group, Programmable Solutions Group, and All Other segments. The company offers microprocessors, and system-on-chip and multichip packaging products.

It also provides NAND flash memory products primarily used in solid-state drives; and programmable semiconductors and related products for communications, data center, industrial, and military markets. In addition, the company develops computer vision and machine learning, data analysis, localization, and mapping for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving. Its platforms are used in notebooks, systems, and desktops; cloud, enterprise, and communication infrastructure market segments; and retail, automotive, industrial, and various other embedded applications.

It serves original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, industrial and communication equipment manufacturers, and cloud service providers. Intel Corporation has a collaboration with Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) to develop software defined infrastructure for network functions virtualization, distributed cloud, and 5G applications. The company was founded in 1968 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

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