ASIC Verification Engineer

Myticas Consulting; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced ASIC Verification Engineer to develop and verify complex digital ASICs in Ottawa. The role involves leading verification infrastructure development, creating protocol generators in System Verilog, and executing test plans. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 8+ years in ASIC verification, and strong communication skills for effective collaboration in a distributed team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in ASIC verification.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing test plans.
• Deep understanding of UVM methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of verification infrastructure for ASIC designs.
• Create System Verilog/UVM-based protocol and traffic generators/checkers.
• Develop and execute test plans based on functional requirements.

Skills

ASIC verification

System Verilog

UVM methodology

Scripting languages (Python)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Formal verification tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly experienced ASIC Verification Engineer to help develop and verify complex digital ASICs in a collaborative, geographically diverse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of verification infrastructure for advanced ASIC designs
• Create System Verilog/UVM-based protocol and traffic generators/checkers
• Develop and execute test plans based on functional and standards requirements
• Define, develop, and run self-checking tests for complex digital ASICs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering (master’s preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in ASIC verification
• Proven experience in developing and implementing test plans at block or sub-chip levels
• Proficiency in System Verilog and scripting languages such as Python
• Deep understanding of UVM methodology
• Experience with assertions, functional coverage, code coverage, and formal verification tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a distributed team

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of DSP and/or FEC technologies