Senior verification engineer

SiPearl; Maisons-Laffitte; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading technology firm in France is seeking an experienced Verification Architect to define and drive the architecture of their microprocessor verification platform. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years in ASIC/SoC verification, strong proficiency in SystemVerilog/UVM, and experience in team management. This role offers a permanent contract with benefits including remote working options and training opportunities.

Prestations

Annual bonus

Meal vouchers

Health insurance

Mental health support

Training and personal development

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in ASIC / SoC verification, including 3–5 years as an architect or lead.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog / UVM, VHDL / Verilog, C / C++, Python / TCL scripting.
• Experience in team management and leading technical projects.
• Strong understanding of SoC architectures and communication protocols (AXI, AHB, PCIe, Ethernet).

Responsabilités

• Define the verification platform architecture (UVM / SystemVerilog, C / C++, Python).
• Develop and maintain test environments, verification benches, and functional simulations.
• Plan, prioritize, and track verification activities throughout the development cycle.
• Lead and mentor a team of verification engineers.
• Collaborate with system architects, design teams, and embedded software teams.

Connaissances

ASIC / SoC verification

SystemVerilog / UVM

C / C++

Python / TCL scripting

Team management

Communication skills

SoC architecture understanding

Fluent French

Professional English

Formation

Master’s degree or PhD in electronics

Outils

UVM

Synopsys VCS

Cadence Xcelium

Mentor Questa

Description du poste

About SiPearl

SiPearl is building Rhea, the high-performance, low-power European microprocessor dedicated to supercomputing and AI inference. This new generation of microprocessors will first target EuroHPC Joint Undertaking ecosystem, which is deploying world-class supercomputing infrastructures in Europe for solving major challenges in medical research, artificial intelligence, security, energy management and climate with a reduced carbon footprint. SiPearl is working in close collaboration with its 30 partners from the European Processor Initiative (EPI) consortium – leading names from the scientific community, supercomputing centers and industry – which are its stakeholders, future clients and end-users.

SiPearl employs more than 200 people in :

• France (Maisons-Laffitte, Grenoble, Massy, Sophia Antipolis)
• Spain (Barcelona)
• Italy (Bologna)

About the company

Founded in 2019 with the support of the European Union, SiPearl embodies Europe\'s dream of mastering the technological heart of its supercomputers: the microprocessor.

About the role

In this role, you will work closely with our Verification Team Lead to define and drive the architecture of SiPearl’s microprocessor verification platform. You will play a key role in designing and validating our next-generation SoCs while leading a team of engineers.

What a regular day at the job might look like

• Define the verification platform architecture (UVM / SystemVerilog, C / C++, Python)
• Develop and maintain test environments, verification benches, and functional simulations
• Plan, prioritize, and track verification activities throughout the development cycle
• Lead and mentor a team of verification engineers
• Collaborate with system architects, design teams, and embedded software teams

What would make you succeed in this role

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in ASIC / SoC verification, including 3–5 years as an architect or lead
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog / UVM, VHDL / Verilog, C / C++, Python / TCL scripting
• Proven experience in team management and leading technical projects
• Strong understanding of SoC architectures and communication protocols (AXI, AHB, PCIe, Ethernet)
• Leadership, ability to bring a team together, and excellent communication skills
• Education: Master’s degree or PhD in electronics, microelectronics, embedded computing, or equivalent
• Languages: Fluent French and professional English (reading, writing, speaking)

Experience in the following areas is a plus

• Formal verification methodologies, assertions (SVA)
• Simulation tools (Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium, Mentor Questa)
• Participation in cutting-edge innovative projects in an international environment

Dear candidate, even if you consider you do not fulfill all the qualifications mentioned above, please still apply and share with us why you believe you would be a good fit.

Recruitment process

• Discovery interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner (30 min)
• AssessFirst personality test – no need to worry, there is no wrong or right answer; our goal is to see beyond your resume (45')
• 2 Technical interviews (1h each)
• Interview with one HRBP to answer your last questions (30 min)

Benefits and conditions

• Contract: Permanent Contract (CDI)
• Benefits: annual bonus
• Meal vouchers (60% covered by SiPearl); health insurance (70% covered by SiPearl); unlimited access and pre-paid sessions with a practitioner of your choice on our mental health partner app, moka.care; training and personal development; BSPCE
• Work model: On-Site or Hybrid (2 days / week remote)
• Office: Locations in France (Maisons-Laffitte, Massy, Grenoble and Sophia Antipolis), Spain (Castell–delfels – Barcelona)
• Note: We do not provide VISA Sponsorship, but we are committed to assisting international candidates with the visa application process to the best of our ability

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• Learn about our team culture: Welcome to the Jungle

At SiPearl, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that thrives on the strength of varied perspectives and backgrounds. We recruit talent based on merit, experience, and alignment with our company\'s goals and values.