[CONTRACT] SOC CPU Verification Engineer

microTECH Global Ltd; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in neural computing is seeking a SOC CPU Verification Engineer for a 6-month contract. This role entails overseeing the pre-silicon verification for AI accelerators, ensuring collaboration with key hardware teams. Suitable candidates should possess strong CPU verification skills and familiarity with programming in System Verilog, C/C++, and Python.

Qualifications

• Strong background in CPU verification engineering.
• Proficiency in developing test plans and unit test benches.
• Fluency in System Verilog, C/C++, and Python necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive pre-silicon verification of CPU and VPU designs.
• Collaborate with multi-site hardware and architecture teams.

Skills

CPU/Processor Verification Engineering

Test Plan Development

Assertions and Stimuli Development

Unit and Full Chip Level Test Benches

Logic Design

Simulations

Debugging Tools

System Verilog

C/C++

Python

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description

Job title: SOC CPU Verification Engineer

Location: UK/Remote

Contract: Contract

Start: ASAP

Duration: 6 months

About the client: As pioneers of innovative neural computing, my client is transforming the future of computing by bringing the enormous potential of neural computing to the highest performance in data-intensive applications. They are made up of experts and experienced professionals in AI, semiconductor design, and compilers.

Summary: They are looking for an exceptional individual to drive pre-silicon verification of CPU and VPU designs in AI accelerators. In this role, you will collaborate with multi-site HW and architecture teams to verify design features across CPU components.

Required Skills:

• Strong CPU/Processor Verification Engineering experience
• Experience in developing test plans, assertions, and stimuli
• Experience in unit and full chip level test benches
• Knowledge of logic design, simulations, and debugging tools
• Fluent in System Verilog, C/C++, and Python

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of RISC-V ISA, including vector extension
• Experience in CPU design, silicon bring-up, and validation of CPU features
• Proficiency in computer/SoC architecture and performance trade-offs
• Strong understanding of power management and physical design concepts
• Knowledge of ML concepts and AI hardware accelerators