Design Verification Engineer; Silicon Engineering

Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

Redmond, WA — Space

X is developing technologies to make humanity explore the stars, including Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of Starlink’s system and are looking for engineers to help maximize its global impact.

We seek a motivated, proactive engineer with strong cross‑disciplinary teamwork skills. In this role you will develop cutting‑edge ASICs for space and ground infrastructure to expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network.

• Lead digital ASIC verification at block and system level.
• Write and review test plans; develop test harnesses and sequences.
• Develop System Verilog testbench infrastructure (UVM and non‑UVM) for DSP blocks.
• Execute test plans, run regressions, and close on code and functional coverage.
• Automate test case generation using Python and MATLAB scripts.
• Contribute to pre‑silicon verification, chip bring‑up, and post‑silicon validation.
• Be a hands‑on self‑starter capable of fully verifying complex digital designs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience in design verification and test bench development.

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with UVM verification methodology.
• Strong object‑oriented programming knowledge.
• Excellent problem‑solving and coding skills.
• Experience with constrained random verification.
• Expertise in developing test plans, coverage models, and result analysis.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python for automation.
• Experience in RTL design, chip bring‑up, and post‑silicon validation.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing requirements.

• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Pay range:
Design Verification Engineer/Level I: $122,500 – $145,000 per year
Design Verification Engineer/Level II: $140,000 – $170,000 per year

Additional benefits include company stock and options, discretionary bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, medical/vision/dental coverage, 401(k) plan, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation (3 weeks), and 10 or more paid holidays per year.

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