Staff Engineer - Design Verification

Renesas Electronics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in Bengaluru seeks a motivated Design Verification Engineer to advance next-generation Power management SoCs. The role requires leading verification plans, building from scratch, and driving end-to-end verification across blocks to full-chip level.

You will mentor junior engineers, integrate VIPs, and ensure coverage closure with strong debugging and cross-functional collaboration. A deep understanding of mixed-signal SoC design and analog components is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 12+ years in verification with UVM or similar methodologies.
• Experience with simulators, VCS/Questa, or similar; regression tooling.
• Architecting full verification lifecycle across blocks to SoC.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Build/testbench components: scoreboard, agents, sequencers, monitors.
• Debug RTL and gate sims; collaborate cross-functionally to verify fixes.
• Convert tests to patterns; support ATE vector bring-up.
• Maintain verification testbenches, tests, environments.
• Understanding of SoC architecture, mixed-signal design.
• Knowledge of ADC/DAC/PLL/oscillators/PI controllers.
• Passion for learning and engineering robust solutions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in scripting languages for automation.
• Experience with directed/constrained random verification; UVM/Verilog/SV/C/C++/Shell/Python.

Responsibilities

• Define and own verification plans, methodologies, and coverage strategies for complex SoC designs.
• Architect and implement verification environments from scratch and enhance frameworks.
• Drive block-, subsystem-, and full-chip verification.
• Build agents, sequences, drivers, monitors, and scoreboards for automation.
• Integrate industry-standard VIPs and create custom transactors.
• Lead end-to-end verification: gate-level sims, coverage analysis, regression, triage failures.
• Mentor junior/mid-level verification engineers.
• Act as technical lead for key verification deliverables.

Skills

Verification strategy

Problem solving

Communication

Scripting (Python, Perl)

Debugging

Testbench design

UVM

Verilog/SystemVerilog

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Verilog

SystemVerilog

UVM

C/C++

Python

Perl

Shell

Job description

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and talented Design Verification Engineer to join our team in creating next-generation Power management solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and own verification plans, methodologies, and coverage strategies for complex SoC designs
• Architect and implement verification environments from scratch and enhance existing frameworks
• Drive block-level, subsystem-level, and full-chip verification
• Build Agents, sequences, drivers, monitors, and scoreboards as part of automation.
• Integrate industry-standard VIPs, create custom transactor.
• Lead end2end verification, including: Gate level simulations and debugs, coverage analysis and closure, regression, triage failures, and ensure quality sign-off
• Mentor junior and mid-level verification engineers
• Act as technical lead or owner for key verification deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Overall 12+ years of experience with verification methodology such as universal verification methodology (UVM).
• Experience with industry-standard simulators, revision control systems, and regression systems.
• Experience with Architecting block the full verification lifecycle.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Construct testbenches components like scoreboard, agents, sequencers, and monitors
• Debugging RTL and Gate simulations and working with cross functionals team to verify fixes
• Converting verification tests to test patterns and assisting Test Engineers on ATE vector bring up
• Experience developing and maintaining verification testbenches, test cases, and test environments.
• Understanding of SoC architecture and functionality, Mixed signal designs.
• Good knowledge of analog components : ADC, DAC, PLL, Oscilators and PI controllers.
• Passion for learning and engineering great solutions
• Proven written and verbal communication skills that demonstrate clarity of thought and conviction
• Working knowledge of one or more scripting languages (Perl, Python) and ability to use them to automate/accelerate verification and analysis tasks
• Experience of directed and constrained random verification methodology Good knowledge in UVM, Verilog, SV, C/C++, Shell, Python
• Strong debug, logical thinking and analytical skills

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.