Design Verification Engineer – CPU Verification

GlobalFoundries Engineering Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career growth

Competitive compensation

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Design Verification Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join our CPU verification team in Bengaluru. You will verify CPU cores and related subsystems, develop testbenches, and create directed and constrained random test cases using SystemVerilog, UVM, C, and Assembly.

Collaboration with senior engineers will help ensure strong design quality and performance. The role offers hands-on verification of coherency and cache subsystems, scripting for regression, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• 4+ years of design verification experience, preferably CPU/SoC verification.
• Hands-on experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, and constrained random verification.
• Familiarity with CPU architectures such as RISC-V, ARM, or MIPS.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Perl, or Shell.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional verification of CPU cores and related subsystems (coherency and cache controllers).
• Understand and interpret microarchitectural specifications to develop verification strategies.
• Develop and execute verification plans, including testbench creation and test case development.
• Write directed and constrained random test cases in SystemVerilog, C, and Assembly.
• Utilize UVM-based environments for coverage-driven verification.
• Analyze coverage reports and assist in closing coverage gaps.
• Automate regression and verification flows using scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to ensure design quality and performance.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

Constrained random

Python

Perl

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Job Overview

MIPS - A GlobalFoundries company is seeking a Design Verification Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join our CPU verification team. The successful candidate will work on verification of processor components, focusing on CPU core functionality, coherency, and cache subsystems. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced verification methodologies and collaborate with world-class architects and designers.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform functional verification of CPU cores and related subsystems (coherency and cache controllers).
• Understand and interpret microarchitectural specifications to develop effective verification strategies.
• Develop and execute verification plans, including testbench creation and test case development.
• Write directed and constrained random test cases in SystemVerilog, C, and Assembly.
• Utilize UVM-based environments for coverage-driven verification.
• Analyze coverage reports and assist in closing coverage gaps.
• Automate regression and verification flows using scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to ensure design quality and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in design verification, preferably in CPU or SoC verification.
• Hands‑on experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, and constrained random verification.
• Familiarity with CPU architectures such as RISC-V, ARM, or MIPS.
• Basic understanding of cache and coherency concepts.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Perl, or Shell.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to RISC-V architecture.
• Knowledge of interconnect protocols like AXI, ACE, or CHI.
• Experience with FPGA prototyping or emulation platforms.

What MIPS Offers

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge CPU verification projects. Mentorship from industry experts and a clear path for career growth. Competitive compensation and benefits package. A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

About MIPS

MIPS is a pioneer in RISC-based computing with a legacy of innovation in high-performance microprocessor design. Today, MIPS continues this legacy by leading the adoption and advancement of the RISC-V architecture, delivering scalable processor solutions for cutting-edge computing applications.

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard. As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities. All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

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