CPU Verification Engineer

Job Title: CPU Design Verification - 3-5 Yrs

Location: Bangalore/ Hyderabad

Experience required: 35 years

Key Responsibilities:

• Debug and triage failures from simulation and emulation environments at core/subsystem level, covering:
• Frontend (Fetch/Decode)
• Execution & Load/Store
• Floating Point
• Cache hierarchy
• Analyze and debug test cases written in assembly and C++-based verification environments.
• Develop and enhance automated debug and triage tools using scripting languages (Perl/Python/Ruby) and C++.
• Contribute to stimulus development:
• Directed and random test creation
• Improve regression efficiency and bug detection
• Work on core debug infrastructure and improve debug turnaround time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify coverage gaps, improve test quality, and address bug escape scenarios.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Support post-silicon debug activities as needed.
• Explore and apply ML/AI-based techniques to improve debug and verification efficiency (good to have).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 35 years of experience in ASIC/SoC Design Verification.
• Good understanding of:
• Computer Architecture (x86/ARM basics)
• Digital Design fundamentals
• RTL concepts
• Familiarity with verification methodologies:
• C++/System Verilog
• UVM/OVM (preferred)
• Strong debugging and analytical skills.
• Exposure to simulation and/or emulation environments.
• Scripting knowledge (Python/Perl/Shell/Ruby) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to processor subsystem verification (CPU core, caches, pipelines).
• Understanding of microarchitecture concepts (pipeline stages, memory hierarchy, execution units).
• Familiarity with assembly-level programming/debug.
• Awareness or exposure to ML/AI techniques in verification (nice to have).

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Self-driven learner with a passion to explore and innovate.

Education:

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering or related field.

Notice Period: 030 days

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