Senior ASIC Verification Engineer

Senior ASIC Verification Engineer (AI Hardware) Remote (U.S.) No Visa Sponsorship

Overview
Our client an AI / Compute company of the verge of being the next Nvidia is looking for an experienced ASIC Verification Engineer to help ensure the quality reliability and performance of their next-generation AI-focused this role youll partner closely with design architecture and software teams to validate complex hardware systems and contribute to cutting-edge compute solutions. This position also offers the opportunity to take ownership of verification efforts and influence best practices across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive verification strategies for advanced ASIC designs used in AI/compute workloads
• Build and execute detailed verification plans including coverage goals and validation approaches
• Develop scalable verification environments using System Verilog and UVM
• Create simulation infrastructure including testbenches and both directed and constrained-random test scenarios
• Work cross-functionally with design and architecture teams to achieve coverage closure and functional accuracy
• Identify debug and resolve design issues throughout pre-silicon and early silicon validation phases
• Partner with FPGA and emulation teams to support early prototyping and validation efforts
• Track project milestones manage verification deliverables and proactively address risks

Required Background

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related discipline
• 8 years of hands-on experience in ASIC or SoC verification
• Strong proficiency with System Verilog and UVM-based verification flows
• Deep understanding of verification planning coverage methodologies and testbench architecture
• Experience working with leading EDA toolchains (e.g. Cadence Synopsys Siemens EDA)
• Solid debugging skills including waveform analysis and scripting (Python Tcl or similar)
• Exposure to high-performance compute architectures such as AI accelerators memory hierarchies or high-speed interfaces
• Demonstrated success verifying complex silicon designs

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering field
• Experience with hardware/software integration or co-verification
• Familiarity with formal verification methods
• Exposure to post-silicon validation bring-up or lab debug processes