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Introduction

Why Join IBM's Processor Verification Team?


  • Verify the World's Most Advanced Processors Contribute to POWER11 and Telum - processors at the heart of IBM's enterprise-class systems and supercomputers.

 

  • Ensure first-pass silicon success for designs that push beyond Moore's Law.

 

  • Deep Technical Challenge Work on processor core blocks (RISC, LSU, EDU, Cache, Fabric, Interconnect)

 

  • Master state-of-the-art verification methodologies (UVM, C++, high­ performance validation).

 

  • Collaborative End-to-End Development Partner with Logic, Backend, Firmware, and EDA teams for cross-functional debug and flow co­ creation.

 

  • Gain fullvisibility across the design lifecycle - from microarchitecture to silicon.

 

  • Career Growth & Innovation Structured mentoring: grow from college hire to IBM Fellow.

 

  • Be part of IBM's strong innovation culture (-800 patents globally).High­ Impact, Niche Talent Processor verification is one of the leanest skill pools in the industry - at IBM, your expertise will directly shape global compute leadership.
Your role and responsibilities

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the unit level pre-silicon functional & performance verification of the Processor core vector/scalar execution unit for our next -generation IBM POWER processor core systems offering.

• Architect and enhance the existing verification environment for

vector/scalar/SIMD execution unit of the high-performance processor CPU.

• 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 education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 8 years or more experience in functional verification of processors,

demonstrating a deep understanding of vector/scalar/SIMD execution unit

• Good understanding of computer architecture, including Processor core

design specifications, with expertise in verifying execution unit of any CPU

architecture.

• Hands on experience of MMA/vector/scalar/SIMD Verification.

• Deep expertise in Out of Order, Super Scalar, Multi-Threaded Core Architecture and ISA

• 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 experience

Nice to haves

- Knowledge of instruction fetch , branch execution, Flushes, stalls and

Arithmetic unit.

- Knowledge of test generation tools and working with ISA reference model.

- Experience with translating ISA specifications to testplan.

- Knowledge of verification principles and coverage.

- Understanding of Agile development processes.

- Experience with DevOps design methodologies and tools.

 

 

 

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