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Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer
Intel Corporation · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Intel Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles211 certified filings for “Component Design Engineer” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in CA: $125k–$167k, median $142k. Most were filed at wage level III (43%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Intel Corporation
The US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Details: Job Description: 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 industry‑leading CPU cores. Within ACE, the Atom group focuses on high‑efficiency, performance‑per‑watt optimized cores that enable everything from client platforms to emerging edge and scalable solutions. This is a hands‑on senior engineering role with direct impact on next‑generation 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 power‑efficient performance of Intel’s Atom CPU designs before first silicon. Key responsibilities include but not limited to the following: • Lead pre‑silicon 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 system‑level simulations to uncover functional, performance, power, and corner‑case issues. • Debug and root‑cause complex RTL, microarchitecture, and integration issues; drive issues to resolution with design teams. • Collaborate cross‑functionally 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 long‑term career growth within a world‑class engineering organization • See Intel Benefits for 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 and Experience: 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 Verificati