Digital IC Verification Engineer (W/M)

microTECH Global Limited; Grenoble; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

microTECH Global LTD in Grenoble is seeking a Digital IC Verification Engineer to drive verification strategies across multiple SoCs and custom ASICs. You will own testbench development, verification plans, and ensure high-quality coverage from specification to silicon.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in digital RTL verification, strong SystemVerilog/UVM, SVA/Formal verification knowledge, and experience with embedded software and Python-based verification tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of digital RTL verification experience.
• Strong expertise in SystemVerilog, UVM and IP/SoC verification.
• Experience with embedded software development and Python-based verification tools.
• Knowledge of SVA and Formal Verification techniques.
• Understanding of RTL design and SoC architectures.
• Experience taking projects from specification through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Define verification strategies, testbench architectures and detailed verification plans.
• Develop verification environments, testbenches and sequences using SystemVerilog, UVM and C-based methodologies.
• Drive verification quality and maximise functional coverage.
• Improve verification methodologies, flows and automation.
• Apply SVA and Formal Verification techniques.
• Collaborate with RTL design and architecture teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to projects from specification through to silicon validation.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

IP/SoC verification

Embedded software

Python-based verification tools

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Microelectronics, Electronics or equivalent

Tools

Python

Job description

I’m currently recruiting for an exciting Digital IC Verification Engineer opportunity in Grenoble, France, offering the chance to work on cutting‑edge SoCs, RISC-V processors and custom ASICs within an innovative semiconductor engineering team.

Job Title: Digital IC Verification Engineer

Location: Grenoble (Saint-Martin-d’Hères), France
Experience: 5+ years
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Language: Fluent English; French is a plus

About the Opportunity

Join an innovative semiconductor design team developing advanced digital ICs, SoCs and custom ASICs for exciting applications, including RISC-V multicore processors, audio-processing DSPs and ultra-low-power ASICs for pacemakers.

Working within a team of approximately 20 digital engineers, you will contribute to cutting-edge projects while taking ownership of verification activities throughout the IC development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Define verification strategies, testbench architectures and detailed verification plans.
• Develop verification environments, testbenches and sequences using SystemVerilog, UVM and C-based methodologies.
• Drive verification quality and maximise functional coverage.
• Improve verification methodologies, flows and automation.
• Apply SVA and Formal Verification techniques.
• Collaborate with RTL design and architecture teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to projects from specification through to silicon validation.

Technical Requirements

• 5+ years of digital IC RTL verification experience.
• Strong expertise in SystemVerilog, UVM and IP/SoC verification.
• Experience with embedded software development and Python-based verification tools.
• Knowledge of SVA and Formal Verification techniques.
• Understanding of RTL design and SoC architectures.
• Experience taking projects from specification through to completion.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Master's degree or PhD in Microelectronics, Electronics or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and passionate about technical innovation.
• Fluent English; French is advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position with a competitive salary package.
• Work on advanced semiconductor technologies across multiple applications.
• Technical ownership throughout the IC development lifecycle.
• A collaborative engineering team with opportunities for professional growth.