Staff Verification Engineer - Security Blocks New

NetVerks Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,200,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SiFive, a leader in RISC‑V based compute solutions, is seeking an experienced Verification Engineer in Bengaluru, India. The role focuses on CPU verification using SystemVerilog and UVM to develop scalable testbenches and robust coverage.

You will analyze architectures, create test plans, and debug RTL/testbench issues with industry‑standard tools. The candidate should have 7–12 years of DV experience, strong programming skills in Python, and familiarity with AXI/PCIe protocols.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of DV experience in CPU verification.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM methodologies.
• Experience with x86/ARM/RISC‑V architectures and test planning.
• Scripting knowledge, preferably Python.
• Bus interfaces such as AXI/PCIe and integration with VIPs.

Responsibilities

• Verification planning and test bench strategy development.
• Design and implement scalable, constrained-random verification environments (SystemVerilog/UVM).
• Generate stimuli and constraints to stress IP across corner cases.
• Debug RTL and testbench issues using waveform viewers (Verdi/SimVision).
• Define and track functional and code coverage using covergroups/coverpoints.
• Familiarity with RISC‑V spec and security architecture.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

Python

C/C++

Verilog

RISC-V

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Verdi

SimVision

Job description

As the pioneers who introduced RISC‑V to the world, SiFive is transforming the future of compute by bringing the limitless potential of RISC‑V to the highest performance and most data‑intensive applications in the world. SiFive’s unrivaled…

About SiFive

As the pioneers who introduced RISC‑V to the world, SiFive is transforming the future of compute by bringing the limitless potential of RISC‑V to the highest performance and most data‑intensive applications in the world. SiFive’s unrivaled compute platforms are continuing to enable leading technology companies around the world to innovate, optimize and deliver the most advanced solutions of tomorrow across every market segment of chip design, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automotive, data center, mobile, and consumer. With SiFive, the future of RISC‑V has no limits. At SiFive, we are always excited to connect with talented individuals, who are just as passionate about driving innovation and changing the world as we are. Our constant innovation and ongoing success is down to our amazing teams of incredibly talented people, who collaborate and support each other to come up with truly groundbreaking ideas and solutions. Solutions that will have a huge impact on people's lives; making the world a better place, one processor at a time. Are you ready? To learn more about SiFive’s phenomenal success and to see why we have won the GSA’s prestigious Most Respected Private Company Award (for the fourth time!), check out our website and Glassdoor pages.

Job Description:

Core Responsibilities

• Verification Planning: Analyze architectural specifications to define verification strategies and create comprehensive test plans that outline test cases, checkers, and coverage goals.
• Testbench Development: Design and implement scalable, reusable, and constrained‑random verification environments using SystemVerilog and UVM (Universal Verification Methodology).
• Stimulus & Constraint Generation: Write complex sequences and constrained‑random tests to stress‑test the IP across corner cases.
• Debugging: Perform deep‑dive root cause analysis on RTL design failures and testbench issues using waveform viewers (e.g., Verdi, SimVision).
• Coverage Closure: Define and track functional and code coverage metrics. Write covergroups and coverpoints to ensure all architectural features have been exercised.
• Must know the RISC‑V spec and processor‑based verification and knowing risc‑v security architecture is highly preferable.
• Languages : SystemVerilog, Verilog, Python/Perl (scripting), C/C++
• Methodologies UVM (highly preferred), OVM, or VMM
• Protocols AXI, AHB, Security architecture

Requirements:

• 7-12 years of experience in DV preferably in CPU verification with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering
• Proficiency in System Verilog and UVM methodology.
• Very good object‑oriented programming skills.
• Any CPU architecture knowledge (x86, ARM or RISC‑V) with test writing/test plan implementation experience.
• Any scripting knowledge, preferably python.
• Bus interface knowledge like AXI or PCIE
• Integration experience with third party VIPs like bus VIPs.
• CPU micro‑arch knowledge.

Additional Information:

This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in:
India
Any offer of employment for this position is also contingent on the Company verifying that you are a authorized for access to export‑controlled technology under applicable export control laws or, if you are not already authorized, our ability to successfully obtain any necessary export license(s) or other approvals.
SiFive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.