Senior IC Verification Engineer BU Wi-Fi - SoC Group · Bristol, Stockholm

Nordic Semi; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordic Semiconductor is seeking experienced verification engineers to join their Wi-Fi IC Group in Bristol. The role involves developing Wi-Fi microcontrollers, planning verification, and creating test infrastructures. Ideal candidates will have strong verification techniques knowledge and programming skills, along with excellent communication abilities. The company offers a supportive environment encouraging continuous learning and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentives

Flexible working hours

Medical insurance

Family-friendly policies and benefits

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of verification planning and techniques.
• Experience with low power and SoC-level verification.
• Proficiency in low-level and script-based languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop Wi-Fi products, including microcontrollers.
• Plan verification for SoC/IP subsystems and develop test infrastructure.
• Create test benches and test cases using Verilog and SystemVerilog.

Skills

Verification planning

Assertion-based verification

Formal verification

Low power verification

SoC-level verification

Debugging skills

Programming in C

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

Programming in Perl

Education

MSc in electrical engineering

Bachelor's with industrial experience

Tools

Verilog

SystemVerilog

UVM

Jenkins

Git

FPGA

Emulation

Formal property checking

Job description

About the job

It’s an exciting time to join Nordic Semiconductor as we continue our journey towards high ambitions with dedicated colleagues worldwide. The Wi-Fi IC Group is looking to strengthen our team with experienced and talented verification engineers.

This role involves the development of Wi-Fi microcontrollers, SoC/IP subsystem verification planning, test infrastructure development, and functional verification. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of verification planning, assertion-based and formal verification techniques, and experience with low power and SoC-level verification. Proficiency in low-level and script-based languages, along with fluent English skills, are required. We seek an analytical, quality-oriented, self-starter with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Key responsibilities

• Develop Wi-Fi products, including microcontrollers and connectivity solutions
• Plan verification for SoC/IP subsystems, develop test infrastructure, and perform functional verification
• Create test benches and test cases using Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM, C, Formal
• Write embedded C code or CPU-centric tests using C
• Define, implement, and analyze coverage

Key qualifications

• MSc in electrical engineering or equivalent, or Bachelor's with industrial experience
• Strong knowledge of verification planning, assertion-based and formal verification, coverage-based verification, UVM, and C testbenches
• Experience with low power and SoC-level verification
• Good debugging skills
• Programming skills in low-level and script-based languages such as C, C++, Python, Perl are a plus
• Fluent in English (written and oral)

Advantageous knowledge

• Experience with ARM processors and AMBA protocols
• Familiarity with Jenkins, Git, FPGA, emulation, formal property checking

Personal skills

The ideal candidate is analytical and quality-oriented. You should be proactive, self-motivated, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Curiosity to learn, eagerness to try new things, and a mindset of continuous improvement are essential. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and diverse daily tasks.

Working for Nordic

At Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop your skills. Our professional yet informal environment encourages continuous learning and innovation. We take pride in our Norwegian heritage, our international workforce, and our industry-leading innovations.

We offer engaging projects and the opportunity to work alongside renowned experts. We foster questioning established ideas and innovation, expecting professionalism, commitment, and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentives
• Flexible working hours
• Medical insurance
• Family-friendly policies and benefits

Practical details

• Location: Bristol, UK | Stockholm, Sweden

Please note that this position may require a background check.