Senior Verification Engineer

IC Resources; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Verification Engineer in Cambridge to own IP and chip level verification planning and execution. You will collaborate with the design team to create detailed verification plans and develop test benches from scratch or with shared components.

The role requires hands-on SystemVerilog/UVM experience, embedded C for Cortex-M MCUs, and strong knowledge of complex IP protocols (PCIe/HDMI/USB/AMBA). This is a full-time onsite opportunity in the UK.

Qualifications

• > Hands-on experience with at least three projects.
• > Experience of creating test benches from scratch, using SystemVerilog, Python, or UVM.
• > Experience of writing embedded C, ideally for Cortex-M class MCUs.
• > Good technical understanding in at least one complex IP protocol, e.g. PCIe, HDMI, USB, SDIO, AMBA bus architectures.

Responsibilities

• > Take ownership for IP and chip level verification planning and execution.
• > Interact with the design team and compose detailed verification plans.
• > Create test benches from scratch or reuse shared verification components.

Skills

SystemVerilog

Python

UVM

Embedded C

Cortex-M

PCIe

HDMI

USB

AMBA

Functional Coverage

SVA

SoC Verification

Memory Caches

DMA

TrustZone/Security

Cadence Flow

Gate-Level Simulation

Bash

TCL

Make

YAML

Tools

Cadence simulation tool flow

Job description

Our client is a highly successful British technology company renowned for designing innovative computing platforms used by millions of developers, educators, engineers, and hobbyists worldwide. With a strong focus on accessible and high-performance computing, the company has established itself as a global leader in embedded and edge computing technologies. As they continue to invest in the development of next-generation silicon platforms, they are expanding their in-house ASIC capability to support an exciting product roadmap.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working autonomously with like-minded people. They have an excellent leadership team and working culture.

The Opportunity

As a Verification Engineer, you will take ownership for IP and chip level verification planning and execution, and will be constantly interacting with the design team, composing detailed verification plans and creating test benches from scratch or using shared verification components.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with at least three projects
• Experience of creating test benches from scratch, using SystemVerilog, Python, or UVM
• Experience of writing embedded C, ideally for Cortex-M class MCUs
• Good technical understanding in at least one complex IP protocol, e.g. PCIe, HDMI, USB, SDIO, AMBA bus architectures
• Ability to write functional coverage and SVA
• Good understanding of design/front-end processes
• Experience with low-power simulations
• SoC verification concepts: memory caches, DMA, security architecture (TrustZone or equivalent)
• Experience of Cadence simulation tool flow including gate-level simulation
• Scripting languages: Bash, TCL, Make, YAML, etc.

Please note that this role is based in Cambridge and requires full-time onsite attendance.

This opportunity offers a fantastic compensation package and a number of non-monetary benefits. This is a great opportunity to join them as they leap into their next growth phase.

For more information, please contact Rachel Mason at IC Resources