Hardware Design and Verification Engineer

microTECH Global Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Junior to Mid-level Hardware Design and Verification Engineers to join their innovative team focused on a groundbreaking RISC-V-based GPU and AI platform. This role involves both design and verification responsibilities, demanding expertise in digital design and verification methodologies. Candidates should possess strong scripting skills and advanced knowledge in GPU or AI architectures while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RTL design (SystemVerilog or VHDL)
• Familiarity with RISC-V instruction set architecture (preferred)
• Experience in hardware verification (complex SoCs preferred)

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement RTL for critical blocks within RISC-V vector core GPU
• Develop UVM/SystemVerilog testbenches and functional verification plans
• Optimize microarchitecture to meet performance, power, and area targets

Skills

Digital design principles

Computer architecture

Scripting skills in Python, TCL

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

BS/MS in Computer Engineering

Tools

SystemVerilog

VHDL

EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor)

Job description

Job Title: Hardware Design and Verification Engineer

Position: Junior – Mid level Engineers

Type: Contract or Permanent

Location: Hertfordshire Hybrid

Salary Range: Negotiable

Client Information:

We are building a revolutionary RISC-V-based GPU and AI platform, and we’re hiring talented engineers in Hardware Design and Hardware Verification to join us on this mission. If you thrive on innovation and want to work on cutting-edge vector processing and neural compute technologies, this is your opportunity.

Design Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement RTL for critical blocks within our RISC-V vector core GPU
• Design high-performance, power-efficient compute units for graphics and AI workloads
• Optimize microarchitecture to meet performance, power, and area (PPA) targets
• Work collaboratively with verification teams to ensure correctness and efficiency
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical decision-making
• Document technical specifications and development progress
• Contribute to bring-up, synthesis, and physical-aware design flows

Verification Responsibilities:

• Develop UVM/SystemVerilog testbenches and functional verification plans
• Implement directed and constrained-random tests for robust coverage
• Execute regression testing, debug RTL, and track issues to resolution
• Verify block-level and system-level behavior for our GPU and AI IPs
• Utilize formal verification techniques when applicable
• Measure and validate system performance and functional correctness
• Collaborate closely with RTL designers and architects

Design Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in RTL design (SystemVerilog or VHDL)
• Deep knowledge of digital design principles and computer architecture
• Experience with GPU, vector processors, or AI accelerator design
• Familiarity with RISC-V instruction set architecture (preferred)
• Understanding of graphics pipelines and/or neural network accelerators
• Awareness of physical design implications (DFT, timing, floorplanning)
• Proficiency with EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor, etc.)
• Strong scripting skills in Python, TCL, or similar
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Verification Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in hardware verification (complex SoCs preferred)
• Strong understanding of UVM and SystemVerilog methodologies
• Experience with advanced verification techniques (coverage, assertions, formal)
• Familiarity with RISC-V and GPU/AI architectures (preferred)
• Proficient with simulators and debug tools (e.g., VCS, Questa, ModelSim)
• Scripting experience in Python, Perl, or TCL
• Strong analytical and debugging skills
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

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