Principal Design Verification Engineer | Full-Time/Permanent Role

Role: Principal Design Verification Engineer
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Principal Design Verification Engineer to lead verification efforts for complex, high-performance SoC and networking ASIC designs. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for architecting advanced verification environments, developing comprehensive verification strategies, and driving successful silicon tape-outs for next-generation semiconductor products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead functional verification of complex SoC/ASIC designs using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Develop verification architecture, test plans, reference models, BFMs, monitors, scoreboards, and reusable verification components.
• Create constrained-random and directed test environments to achieve functional and code coverage goals.
• Debug simulation failures and collaborate closely with design engineers to resolve RTL issues.
• Verify firmware, boot code, and multi-core SoC functionality.
• Develop automation tools and scripts using Python or Perl to improve verification efficiency.
• Execute regression testing, coverage analysis, and verification closure.
• Mentor verification engineers and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 10+ years of Design Verification experience (MS/PhD with 5+ years also considered).
• Proven experience leading verification for complex SoC/ASIC tape-outs.
• Strong expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Experience developing detailed verification plans and advanced constrained-random verification environments.
• Hands-on experience with EDA verification tools.
• Proficiency in Python or Perl scripting.
• Strong Object-Oriented Programming skills.
• Good understanding of Linux.
• Programming experience in C++; ARM assembly knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of networking protocols is preferred.

Preferred Qualities

• Strong debugging and analytical skills.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.
• Open to feedback and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities.

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Asher Williams
Desk: 2o1.497.1o1o X:1o5 | Direct: 551.272.o129
asher (at) pullskill dot com