Formal Verification Engineer

Job Description

Conducts verification of IP and/or SoC microarchitecture using formal verification tools, methodologies, and technologies based on model checking and equivalence checking algorithms. �Creates comprehensive formal verification test and coverage plans including definition of formal verification scope, strategy, and techniques. �Creates abstraction models for convergence on the design, carves out the right boundaries for the design, and tracks, verifies, and applies abstraction techniques. �Develops formal proofs to implement the verification plan, reviews the completed proofs, and develops new formal verification methodologies. �Performs convergence on design by creating formal verification methodology, abstraction, and simulation techniques. �Finds and implements corrective measures to resolve failing tests. �Collaborates with architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to improve verification of complex architectural and microarchitectural features. �Documents test plans and drives technical reviews of plans and proofs with design and architecture teams. �Maintains and improves existing functional verification infrastructure and methodology. �Understands the binary decision diagram (BDD) and data flow graph (DFG) for data paths and resolves the BDD complexity on arithmetic. �Applies understanding of modeling architecture to simplify and model the problem and uses tools to formally prove protocols and architectures

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required 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. Minimum Qualifications: �Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). �Strong understanding of digital design principles, datapath architecture, and arithmetic units. �Proficiency in formal verification methodologies and tools. �Experience with hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL) and formal verification languages (SystemVerilog Assertions, PSL). �Familiarity with industry-standard formal verification tools (e.g., Synopsys VCF, Cadence JasperGold, etc.). Preferred Qualifications: �Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. �Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Inside this Business Group

The 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.

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.

Benefits

We 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.


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Working Model

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. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.