Principal Verification Engineer

FHLB Des Moines; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Ireland seeks an expert verification engineer to drive complex SoC validation. You will develop reusable UVM test benches, perform RTL and gate-level checks, and apply AI/ML-driven verification techniques.

The role requires leadership as you mentor junior engineers and collaborate across architecture, design, and hardware teams to enable first-silicon success and robust product quality.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in functional verification of complex SoC designs.
• Expertise in SystemVerilog, UVM, formal verification methodologies.
• Proven experience in methodology development and tool automation.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-driven EDA tools and scripting for flow integration.
• Good understanding of SoC architectures – ARM/RISC-V.
• Experience with FPGA-based acceleration platforms and simulation/emulation flows.
• Software & Scripting: Python, TCL/TK, and C/C++ for automation and validation.
• Tools: Siemens/Cadence/Synopsys verification suites.
• Revision control systems (Git, Perforce, svn).
• Excellent debug skills
• Experience working with global cross functional teams
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Verification of complex subsystems and SoC using an optimal combination of constrained random, formal and C based verification methodologies.
• Develop and maintain highly reusable UVM based test benches and verification environments.
• Involve in RTL, power aware and gate level verification.
• Contribute to quality and productivity be using AI/ML-enabled verification methodologies
• Collaborate with emulation and hardware prototyping teams to define a unified verification methodology.
• Collaborate with architecture and design teams to ensure seamless execution and first-silicon success.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

Formal verification

AI/ML-driven verification

Python

C/C++ scripting

RTL/SoC verification

Tool automation

Git/Perforce/svn

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Cadence verification suites

Synopsys verification suites

Emulation tools

FPGA-based acceleration

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description: Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000+ team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Key Responsibilities

• Verification of complex subsystems and SoC using an optimal combination of constrained random, formal and C based verification methodologies.
• Develop and maintain highly reusable UVM based test benches and verification environments.
• Involve in RTL, power aware and gate level verification.
• Contribute to quality and productivity be using AI/ML-enabled verification methodologies
• Collaborate with emulation and hardware prototyping teams to define a unified verification methodology.
• Collaborate with architecture and design teams to ensure seamless execution and first-silicon success.
• Mentor junior team members.

Requirements / Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years in functional verification of complex SoC designs
• Expertise in System Verilog, UVM, formal verification methodologies
• Proven experience in methodology development and tool automation.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-driven EDA tools and scripting for flow integration.
• Good understanding of SoC architectures – ARM/RISC-V
• Expertise in at least two of the following domains/peripherals: CPU subsystems PCIe Gen3/Gen4/Gen5 DDR4/DDR5, LPDDR4X MIPI DSI/CSI Ethernet MAC USB Security and cryptography IPs.
• Exposure to emulation, hardware prototyping and post-silicon debug,
• Experience with FPGA-based acceleration platforms and simulation/emulation flows.
• Software & Scripting: Python, TCL/TK, and C/C++ for automation and validation.
• Tools: Familiarity with Siemens/Cadence/Synopsys verification suites
• Revision control systems (Git, Perforce, svn).
• Excellent debug skills
• Experience working with global cross functional teams
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills

• Highly Desirable: Strong understanding of FPGA architecture
• Experience with coverage-driven verification using ML-based optimizations.
• Experience in emulation, hardware prototyping and post-silicon debug,
• Knowledge and exposure to complete SOC RTL to GDS to silicon release flow.

Required Education: BS or MS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 8+ years of experience

Travel Time: 0% - 25%

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