Principal SoC Verification Engineer

We are looking for an experienced SoC Verification Engineer to drive verification of next-generation automotive SoCs used in safety-critical applications. The role involves end-to-end ownership of verification planning testbench development execution debug and sign-off for complex SoC platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute SoC verification plans and strategies.
• Build and maintain SystemVerilog/UVM based verification environments.
• Verify complex SoC features including:
  • ARM-based subsystems
  • Interconnects (AXI/ACE/CHI)
  • DDR PCIe Ethernet Security and Boot
  • Low Power and Clock/Reset architectures
  • Functional Safety mechanisms (ISO 26262)
• Drive functional code and assertion coverage closure.
• Debug RTL testbench and system-level issues.
• Collaborate with Architecture Design Firmware Validation and Safety teams.
• Support post-silicon debug and customer issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in EE CE CS or related field.
• 5-4 years of experience in SoC/IP verification.
• Strong expertise in:
  • SystemVerilog UVM SVA
  • Functional and code coverage
  • Simulation and debug tools (VCS Xcelium Verdi)
• Experience with ARM-based SoCs and industry-standard protocols (AXI PCIe DDR Ethernet).
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive SoC experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety.
• Experience with Low Power (UPF) Formal Verification GLS and Emulation.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers.

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