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Intel is hiring a Sr Director, XSE Design Verification Engineering in Santa Clara, CA. It is a full-time role in Hardware & Semiconductors, asking for at least 12 years of experience, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $256,050–$361,480 a year. Intel has 99 other openings in the US, 26 of them in Santa Clara, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 60 Hardware & Chips openings in Santa Clara, CA today; the typical one asks for 10 years and advertises about $213,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Intel advertises $256,050 to $361,480 a year, a midpoint of $308,765 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is higher than about 95% of the 86 hardware & chips jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $197,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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Intel has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 9 states. Most are in software & IT (45), hardware & chips (15) and operations (11). The biggest locations are Phoenix, AZ (36), Santa Clara, CA (27) and Austin, TX (10). None of them is fully remote, 20% are open to entry-level candidates and 100% show pay. We collect Intel's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Job Description:
The Role and Impact As a Design Verification Engineering Manager, you will lead a dynamic team of design verification engineers responsible for Xeon SoC design verification. You will deploys and manage leading silicon design verification processes, procedures, verification tools, and technologies based on latest best industry practices. You will work with design, microarchitecture, and post-silicon validation teams to identify design bugs and improve overall microarchitecture. You will also bring a culture of rapid execution with high quality and simplify complicated process flows. This critical role ensures delivery excellence, directly contributing to Intel's broader success in creating innovative technology solutions. Business group The Data Center Group (DCG) is at the forefront of Intel's mission to deliver advanced technologies that power cloud computing, enterprise, AI, and edge solutions. Within DCG, the DSE Xeon SoC Engineering organization specializes in developing cutting-edge SoC designs to drive next-generation data center performance. Joining this team means being part of a collaborative environment dedicated to shaping the future of data-driven innovation. Key Responsibilities - Present status of Verification and quality of design to senior executives in clear and concise manner and present solutions when design hits critical issues. - Collaborates with program leaders on the verification delivery and regression metrics against milestone requirements. Understands security milestone expectations and works with SoC security validation teams to incorporate security-related testing through validation, hackathon reviews, and new validation techniques to improve security coverage. Executes security and security development lifecycle tasks per job role and schedule milestones. - Responsible for enabling teams to execute through clear goal setting, facilitating work, maintaining accountability, applying differentiated performance management, and driving team results. - Drives results by inspiring people, role modeling Intel values, developing the capabilities of others, and ensuring a productive work environment. Create future technical leaders who imbibe the rapid execution and can-do attitude.Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. - 12+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC design and verification with a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years with a Master's degree, or 6+ years with a PhD. - Comprehensive knowledge of industry-standard protocols. Preferred Qualifications - Proven experience in formal people management or leadership roles, with 5-10+ years in managing technical teams. - Familiarity with AI and GPU technologies. - Experience with hardware emulation platforms. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively lead cross-functional teams and drive results. We invite you to bring your leadership, technical expertise, and passion for innovation to Intel, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on groundbreaking technologies.Job Type:
Experienced HireShift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location:
US, California, Santa ClaraAdditional Locations:
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of Trust
This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $256,050.00-361,480.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Intel's official careers site on November 1, 2026 and checked it again November 4, 5:17 AM ET. Intel will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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