CPU/Processor Verification – ISU Unit Lead

Responsibilities

Lead the unit level pre-silicon functional & performance verification the Instruction Sequencing Unit for our next -generation IBM POWER processor core systems offering.

Architect and enhance the existing verification environment for ISU which covers the Issue queues, Register Renaming for Out of Order Execution, Issue instructions to Execution Pipelines, Reordering Buffers for completion 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
Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

15 years or more experience in functional verification of processors, demonstrating a deep understanding of Instruction Dispatch verification.

Good understanding of computer architecture, including Processor core design specifications, with expertise in verifying Load Store unit of any CPU architecture.

Hands on experience of implementing Issue Queues, Register renaming and forwarding, Reordering Buffer and Pipeline flush/exception handling etc.

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

Hiring manager and Recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage.