Design Verification Engineer

Business Manager - Semiconductor Division

Edinburgh

Join a world‑class semiconductor powerhouse and play a key role in cutting‑edge ASIC development.

I am looking for a Senior Design Verification Engineer to join a dynamic hardware development team in Edinburgh. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the functional correctness and robustness of complex digital and mixed‑signal ASIC designs using advanced verification methodologies.

• Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for complex mixed‑signal ASIC designs
• Create and maintain UVM‑based System Verilog test benches
• Write, debug, and execute test cases to verify functionality, performance, and corner cases
• Perform block‑level and full‑chip verification, including simulation, coverage analysis, and regression management
• Collaborate closely with design engineers to interpret specifications and define verification requirements
• Analyse and resolve issues discovered during verification and post‑silicon validation
• Mentor junior engineers and drive improvements in verification methodologies and infrastructure
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of design and verification best practices

• 5+ years’ experience in digital and/or mixed‑signal design verification
• Strong proficiency in System Verilog, UVM, and leading simulation tools (e.g., Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium)
• Solid understanding of digital design principles, RTL design, and ASIC development flows
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell, etc.)
• Familiarity with formal verification, assertion‑based verification, and coverage‑driven verification techniques
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

• Competitive base salary plus RSUs and annual bonus
• A collaborative, innovative working environment
• Flexible work options –
  remote work may be considered for UK‑based engineers with full right to work in the UK

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Semiconductor Manufacturing and Computer Hardware Manufacturing