Senior Design Verification Engineer

IC Resources; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Verification Engineer to join their innovative HW Team in Cambridge. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology in quantum computing, with a focus on functional verification across hardware systems. You will collaborate with talented engineers to define verification strategies, implement robust test environments, and ensure the highest quality in every design. If you are passionate about technology and eager to learn in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in functional verification with ownership of verification strategy.
• Expertise in testbench design using UVM or OVM frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and own verification plans based on design specifications.
• Develop scalable SystemVerilog testbenches and maintain the verification environment.

Skills

Functional Verification

Testbench Design

SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA)

C Programming

C++ Programming

Python Programming

Tools

UVM

OVM

Job description

Business Manager - Semiconductor Division

Location: Cambridge

I am seeking a Senior Verification Engineer to join a rapidly growing HW Team in Cambridge. You will get the opportunity to work on cutting edge technology and in the area of quantum computing. No prior experience in quantum computing? No problem. You'll learn as you go while working alongside world-class engineers in a truly cross-disciplinary environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Verification Engineer, you’ll take full ownership of functional verification across their hardware systems. You’ll collaborate with a talented team of hardware designers and embedded software engineers to deliver trusted, high-performance solutions—verified from the ground up. With full visibility of the stack, you’ll define verification strategies, implement robust test environments, and ensure confidence in every design you deliver.

What You’ll Do

1. Work closely with hardware designers and system architects to define and own verification plans based on design specifications
2. Develop scalable SystemVerilog testbenches, including checkers, coverage groups, and reference models
3. Design and run self-checking, directed, and randomized tests
4. Maintain the verification environment, including tracking regressions, bugs, and coverage metrics
5. Drive quality and performance across block-level and system-level designs

Core skills

1. Strong commercial experience in functional verification, with ownership of verification strategy and planning
2. Expertise in testbench design using frameworks like UVM or OVM
3. Proficiency with SystemVerilog assertions (SVA)
4. Familiarity with multiple programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python)

Visa sponsorship will be provided for candidates who require. Please note, you must already be living and working in the United Kingdom.

You must also be prepared to work onsite 3 days per week in Cambridge.

For more information, please contact Rachel Mason at IC Resources.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Industries: Semiconductor Manufacturing and Computer Hardware Manufacturing