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Cpu Verification Engineer Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

What You'll Do As a Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring architectural correctness, functional robustness, and powerefficient performance of Intel's Atom ...

As a CPU Logic Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and optimizing the logic ... Review verification plans to ensure design features are correctly validated and resolve failing RTL ...

Collaborates with architects, design, verification, and validation engineers during the execution ... Background in CPU microarchitecture and experience modeling features in a cycle accurate ...

Collaborate across architecture, design, verification, and validation teams to ensure seamless ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related ...

Reviews the verification plan and implementation to ensure design features are verified correctly ... Documents micro architectural specs (MAS) of the CPU features being designed. Supports SoC ...

Principal Electrical Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

$130K - $159K/yr

... verification. Working within Mercury's Integrator Mindset, you will partner across sites and ... Experience with Intel or other advanced CPU architectures such as XeonD, Cascade Lake, or Granite ...

Principal Electrical Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

$130K - $159K/yr

... verification. Working within Mercury's Integrator Mindset, you will partner across sites and ... Experience with Intel or other advanced CPU architectures such as XeonD, Cascade Lake, or Granite ...

Principal Electrical Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$130K - $159K/yr

... verification. Working within Mercury's Integrator Mindset, you will partner across sites and ... Experience with Intel or other advanced CPU architectures such as Xeon-D, Cascade Lake, or Granite ...

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How much do cpu verification engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for cpu verification engineer in Arizona is $132,905.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $126,700.00 and $126,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CPU Verification Engineer job?

A CPU Verification Engineer is responsible for ensuring that a CPU design functions correctly before manufacturing. They develop and execute test plans using simulation, formal verification, and other methodologies to validate processor behavior against specifications. This role requires knowledge of hardware description languages (like Verilog or VHDL), verification languages (such as SystemVerilog UVM), and debugging tools. CPU Verification Engineers collaborate with architects and designers to identify and resolve design issues. Their work is critical in catching bugs early, improving performance, and ensuring the reliability of modern processors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cpu Verification Engineer position, and why are they important?

A CPU Verification Engineer requires a solid understanding of computer architecture, digital logic design, and verification methodologies, typically backed by a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with hardware description languages (such as Verilog or VHDL), industry-standard verification tools (like UVM, SystemVerilog), and scripting languages is highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills help candidates excel in this role. These qualifications are essential to ensure rigorous testing of complex CPU designs, minimize costly errors, and drive project success.

What are the typical responsibilities of a CPU Verification Engineer during a project lifecycle?

As a CPU Verification Engineer, you'll work closely with design teams to develop and execute verification plans, write and maintain testbenches, and run simulations to uncover design issues. Your responsibilities will include identifying edge cases, debugging failures, ensuring coverage goals are met, and collaborating in code reviews. Projects often involve cross-functional teamwork with architects, design engineers, and software teams, offering exposure to various aspects of CPU development. This role is both technically demanding and highly collaborative, providing valuable opportunities to contribute to the creation of next-generation processors.

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Infographic showing various Cpu Verification Engineer job openings in Arizona as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,905 per year, or $63.9 per hour.

Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer

Intel

Phoenix, AZ

$135K - $164K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Do Something Wonderful

At Intel, we put silicon at the center of the world's most meaningful innovations. From personal computing and AI to cloud-scale data centers and edge platforms, our processors power technologies that touch billions of lives. If you're passionate about building world-class silicon at massive scale, we want to build the future with you.

The Team

You'll join Intel's All Cores Engineering (ACE) organization, the team responsible for designing and delivering Intel's industryleading CPU cores. Within ACE, the Atom group focuses on highefficiency, performanceperwatt optimized cores that enable everything from client platforms to emerging edge and scalable solutions.

This is a handson senior engineering role with direct impact on nextgeneration CPU silicon.

What You'll Do

As a Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring architectural correctness, functional robustness, and powerefficient performance of Intel's Atom CPU designs before first silicon.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead presilicon functional verification of complex CPU and SoC logic to ensure full compliance with architectural and microarchitectural specifications.
  • Develop and execute verification plans, testbenches, and SystemVerilog/UVM environments, ensuring comprehensive functional and coverage closure.
  • Define, run, and analyze systemlevel simulations to uncover functional, performance, power, and cornercase issues.
  • Debug and rootcause complex RTL, microarchitecture, and integration issues; drive issues to resolution with design teams.
  • Collaborate crossfunctionally with CPU architects, RTL designers, power/performance teams, and physical design engineers to improve design quality and verification effectiveness.
  • Influence architecture and microarchitecture definitions by providing early verification feedback and identifying design risks.
  • Maintain, enhance, and scale verification infrastructure, methodologies, and automation.
  • Document verification strategies, results, and findings; lead technical discussions and design reviews.

Behavioral Traits that we are looking;

  • Analytical Problem Solver: Approaches complex issues methodically, breaking down ambiguity and driving toward clear, data-driven solutions.
  • Collaborative Mindset: Thrives in cross-functional environments, builds strong partnerships, and values diverse technical perspectives.
  • Clear Communicator: Effectively articulates technical concepts, issues, and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Innovation-Oriented: Continuously looks for ways to improve verification efficiency, coverage, and methodology at scale.
  • Adaptability: Operates effectively in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and technologies.

Why Intel

  • Work on shipping silicon used at global scale
  • Influence CPU architecture and microarchitecture decisions early in the design cycle
  • Collaborate with some of the best silicon engineers in the industry
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and longterm career growth within a worldclass engineering organization
    • See Intel Benefitsfor more details.
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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience. OR a Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Your experience listed above must be in the following:

  • Design Verification methodologies using SystemVerilog, UVM, and industrystandard EDA tools
  • Presilicon verification of CPU, SoC, or complex IP designs

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong debugging skills with SystemVerilog, C/C++, and Linuxbased simulation environments
  • Experience with Python or Perl scripting for automation and verification efficiency
  • Exposure to RTL development and close interaction with design teams
  • Understanding of CPU microarchitecture and computer architecture concepts
  • Experience with system boot flows, power management, and lowpower features
  • Familiarity with power/performance verification flows, including frequency, voltage, and lowpower state transitions
Job Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, Texas, AustinAdditional Locations:US, Arizona, PhoenixPosting 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.Position of TrustN/ABenefits

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: $122,440.00-232,190.00 USDThe 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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Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth

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Headquarters location

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Year founded

1968