The Principal Verification Engineer leads verification planning and execution, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and ensures high performance through advanced UVM-based environments.
We’re hiring an experienced Principal Verification Engineer to lead and innovate across multiple product lines. You’ll define verification strategies, develop advanced test environments, and collaborate globally to ensure every design meets the highest performance and reliability standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead verification planning and execution at the block and full-chip level.
- Partner with architects and designers to align verification goals with design intent.
- Build, enhance, and maintain UVM-based verification environments.
- Achieve and track coverage metrics to ensure complete functional validation.
- Collaborate with lab teams for silicon bring-up and debug.- Drive verification methodology improvements and mentor team members.
Qualifications
- MSEE with 10+ years or PhD with 7+ years of verification experience.- Advanced knowledge of SystemVerilog and UVM methodology.
- Proficiency in EDA tools such as VCS, Xcelium, and IMC.
- Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Perl).
- Excellent communication and leadership across cross-functional teams.
Preferred / Plus
- Understanding of SVA and regression management tools (e.g., Jenkins).
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