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IBM CPU/Processor Verification – Core Lead 
India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 
344323309

27.11.2024

Your Role and Responsibilities
  • Lead the core level pre-silicon functional & performance verification for our next -generation IBM POWER processor core systems offering.
  • Understand the IBM Power ISA and micro-architecture of the processor core, understand and enhance the existing unit and core level verification environment.
  • Develop deep understanding of the processor pipeline including Instruction Fetch, Branch Prediction, Dispatch, Load Store and execution units of the high performance processor CPU.
  • Hands on debug for core level fails, propose and implement stimulus enhancements and drive improving the debug capabilities for core testbench environments.
  • Develop verification test plan for both functional and performance verification including the estimation for coverage closure.
  • Support higher level core/system simulation environment.
  • Participate in post silicon lab bring-up and validation of the Hardware.
  • Lead , guide ,mentor a team of engineers and represent them at global forums.
  • Thoroughly document verification environment details, providing comprehensive insights for future reference and continuous improvement.
  • Effectively Communicate progress, potential challenges encountered and milestones achieved to stake holders and team members.


Required Technical and Professional Expertise

  • 8 years or more experience in functional verification of processors, demonstrating a deep understanding of complete processor pipeline stages.
  • Good understanding of computer architecture, including Processor core design specifications, processor pipeline including Instruction Fetch, Branch Prediction, Dispatch, Load Store and execution units
  • Experience with high frequency, instruction pipeline designs.
  • At least 1 generation of Processor Core silicon bring up experience.
  • In depth understanding of industry microprocessor designs (e.g., x86, ARM, or RISC-V processor designs)
  • Exposure to system-level verification methodologies and techniques, ensuring holistic verification coverage across multiple levels of design
  • Proficiency in C++, Python scripting or similar object oriented programming languages.


Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Knowledge of verification principles and coverage.
  • Knowledge of test generation tools and working with ISA reference model.
  • Experience with translating ISA specifications to testplan.
  • Understanding of Agile development processes.
  • Experience with DevOps design methodologies and tools.