Sr​/Design Verification Engineer

Overview

Cerebras Systems builds the world’s largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs, delivering industry-leading training and inference speeds over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This increase in speed transforms AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and intelligence via additional agentic computation. At Cerebras, we partner with leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups, as demonstrated by OpenAI's multi-year partnership to deploy 750 megawatts of scale.

• Work with architects, designers, post silicon and software engineers to ensure a high‑quality design that works first silicon.
• Develop and implement verification strategies, detailed tests, and coverage plans based on micro‑architecture.
• Create verification methodologies and reusable environments, including components such as stimulus, checkers, assertions, and coverage.
• Implement tests, manage regressions, gather coverage, and debug test failures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including architecture, RTL design, physical design, firmware, and validation.
• Analyze and debug complex issues across simulation, emulation, and silicon bring‑up phases.
• Continuously enhance verification infrastructure and flows to improve efficiency and quality.
• Contribute to the evolution of the overall verification methodology and best practices across the organization.

• Great debugging and problem‑solving skills.
• Deep knowledge of System Verilog testbench, DPI and UVM.
• Excellent programming skills and knowledge of software engineering practices including object‑oriented design.
• Experience developing scalable and portable test benches and components.
• Experience with verification methodologies and tools such as simulators, waveform viewers, build and run automation, coverage collection, and gate level simulations.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python or Perl.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a standout colleague.
• Extremely self‑motivated and eager to solve problems.
• 10+ years of Design Verification experience.

• Knowledge of pipelined processor architecture.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of hands‑on Design Verification experience.

• Location:
  
  Sunnyvale, CA
• Base salary range: $250,000 to $300,000 annually, with potential bonus and equity.
• Opportunities to work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
• Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
• Simple, non‑corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

Become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!

Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.

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