CPU – Processor Verification Engineer – Core LSU | IBM Bangalore, Karnataka
Job Description
Summary
IBM India is seeking a highly skilled CPU Processor Verification Engineer – Core LSU to join our elite IBM Systems team in Bangalore. In this role, you will lead pre-silicon and post-silicon verification for IBM’s next-generation POWER processor cores, focusing on the Load Store Unit (LSU). Ideal candidates will have deep experience in CPU architecture, functional verification, D-Cache, address translation, out-of-order execution, and high-performance processor pipelines. Join IBM to contribute to groundbreaking AI, quantum computing, and high-performance hardware innovations.
Job Details at a Glance
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | CPU – Processor Verification Engineer – Core LSU |
| Job ID | 34664 |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Work Arrangement | Hybrid |
| Shift | General (daytime) |
| Experience Required | 8+ years in processor verification |
| Education Required | Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) |
| Area of Work | Infrastructure & Technology |
| Employment Type | Regular, Professional |
| Travel Required | No travel |
| Company | IBM India Private Limited |
| Commissionable | No |
Key Responsibilities
- Lead pre-silicon functional and performance verification of the Load Store Unit (LSU) for IBM POWER processor cores.
- Architect and enhance the verification environment for LSU, including Load/Store pipelines, D-Cache, address translation, and out-of-order execution.
- Develop comprehensive verification test plans for functional and performance validation, including coverage estimation.
- Support core/system-level simulation environments and post-silicon lab bring-up and validation.
- Mentor and lead a team of engineers, representing them in global forums.
- Document verification environments and results for continuous improvement.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and milestones effectively to stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 8+ years of functional verification experience in processor core architectures, with deep focus on Load Store Unit (LSU) verification.
- Strong knowledge of computer architecture, CPU core design, D-Cache, address translation, memory consistency, and store ordering.
- Expertise in out-of-order, superscalar, multi-threaded CPU core architecture and instruction set architecture (ISA).
- Experience with high-frequency instruction pipelines and at least one generation of processor silicon bring-up.
- Familiarity with x86, ARM, or RISC-V processor designs.
- Proficiency in C++, Python, or similar object-oriented programming languages.
- Exposure to system-level verification methodologies for holistic coverage.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of instruction dispatch, arithmetic units, and test generation tools.
- Ability to translate ISA specifications into verification test plans.
- Understanding of verification coverage metrics and principles.
- Familiarity with Agile development, DevOps tools, and methodologies.
Why Join IBM Systems?
- Work on industry-leading processor designs powering AI and quantum computing.
- Collaborate with a global team of engineers and hardware innovators.
- Gain exposure to next-generation IBM POWER processor cores and cutting-edge hardware technologies.
- Continuous learning opportunities and a career path in high-performance computing and verification.
- Contribute to IBM’s mission of innovation, cognitive computing, and hybrid cloud solutions.
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