Technologist, ASIC Verification Engineering

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior IP Verification Engineer to join our design verification team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive verification strategies for complex digital IP blocks, ensuring functional correctness and performance compliance before tape-out.

• Develop comprehensive verification plans and test benches using UVM methodology
• Create reusable verification components (UVCs) including agents, monitors, drivers, and scoreboards
• Design constrained-random stimulus and coverage-driven verification strategies
• Debug RTL issues, perform root cause analysis, and work closely with design teams
• Develop and maintain regression test suites and coverage metrics
• Mentor junior engineers on UVM best practices and verification methodologies
• Review and improve verification infrastructure and coding standards
• Contribute to IP-level and SoC-level integration verification

REQUIRED:

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience

SKILLS:

• Expert-level proficiency in System Verilog and UVM methodology
• Strong understanding of verification methodologies (constrained-random, coverage-driven, assertion-based)
• Hands-on experience developing reusable UVM test benches and verification IP
• Proficiency with simulation tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor)
• Experience with industry-standard protocols (PCIe and DDR) and AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, and APB).
• Strong debugging skills using waveform viewers and simulation tools
• Experience with coverage analysis and closure (functional, code, assertion)
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl, shell)

PREFERRED:

• Experience with formal verification and low-power verification
• Understanding of SoC-level verification flows
• AI/ML Familiarity:
  Experience with or interest in utilizing AI-based tools (e.g., Github Copilot) to assist in coding, script generation, or automating verification workflows.

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