We are looking for a CPU core level feature / testplan verification engineer responsible for ISA and microarchitectural verification.

This role is hybrid, based out of Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA.

- days onsite needed Responsibilities: Functional verification with emphasis on core level testplanning, stimulus development and regression debug for simulation and emulation regressions

Understand ISA and microarchitectural specifications for the Core and create comprehensive testplans

Hands-on debug for core level failures. Propose and implement stimulus enhancements and debug capability improvements for core, cluster and chip level testbench environments

Develop architectural and microarchitectural coverage for core features and create stimulus for closing coverage in a timely manner

Support design deployment across simulation and emulation platforms

Develop random and directed stimulus that spans pre-silicon, emulation and post-silicon domain

Work with design, test and post silicon validation teams to ensure high quality delivery of the entire CPU core / cluster Experience & Qualifications: BS/MS/PhD in EE/ECE/CE/CS with at least years of experience

Strong background and experience with high performance OOO CPU microarchitecture

Experience and understanding of one or more ISAs - x, ARM or RISCV

Experience debugging RTL and DV in a simulation environment, proficient at waveform and log file based debug

Experienced with assembly, C/C++ and UVM based stimulus generation targeting both ISA and microarchitectural scenarios

Familiar with simulation, formal and emulation environments

Hands-on with scripting (Python, PERL)

Experience with hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL) and simulators (VCS, NC, Verilator)

Strong problem solving and debug skills across various levels of design hierarchies Benefits

PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and K plan.

PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.

Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

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