Principal Verification Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized semiconductor company is seeking a Principal Verification Engineer to develop UVM testbenches for new product families based on RISC-V architecture. With significant growth in R&D investment, this role promises an exciting opportunity to be integral to cutting-edge technological advancements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of IP-level verification experience.
• Strong understanding of UVM methodology and metrics.
• Ability to interpret complex design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SystemVerilog UVM testbenches for complex IPs.
• Lead the creation of new UVM verification components.
• Improve verification efficiency and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

SystemVerilog UVM

UVM methodology

Verification metrics

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

EDA tools

Job description

Job Description

My client is a globally recognised semiconductor company developing a new product family based on RISC-V architecture, marking a significant evolution in their technology roadmap.

They’re seeking skilled verification engineers to support the increased demand for functional verification across a variety of complex IPs. This growth reflects both long-term investment in R&D and a strategic shift in architecture, making it an exciting time to join.

Principal Verification Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain SystemVerilog UVM testbenches for complex IPs.
• Lead the creation of new UVM verification components and contribute to testbench architecture
• Debug test failures and define functional coverage models to ensure sign-off quality.
• Work closely with designers and contribute to verification strategy during design and concept phases.
• Improve verification efficiency and ensure compliance with functional safety and quality standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of IP-level verification experience using SystemVerilog UVM.
• Strong understanding of UVM methodology, SVAs, and verification metrics.
• Ability to interpret complex design specifications and create robust verification environments.
• Proficiency in industry-standard EDA tools and scripting .
• Excellent communication skills and a methodical, detail-focused approach.

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