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.
Thoroughly document verification environment details, providing comprehensive insights for future reference and continuous improvement.
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.
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.
