Junior Digital Verification Engineer - MCU

NXP Semiconductors; Catania; In loco; EUR 31.000 - 43.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NXP Semiconductors in Italy is seeking an experienced digital IC verification engineer to develop comprehensive verification environments, test benches, and plans for high-performance MCU/SoC designs. You will collaborate across design, arch and software teams to ensure quality and performance, with exposure to industry-standard tools and scripting languages.

The role emphasizes verification methodology improvements, result analysis, and documentation of strategies and outcomes, with English

Competenze

• Master's degree in electronic engineering, computer engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in digital IC design verification.
• Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Experience with Questa, VCS, and Xcelium simulators.
• Knowledge of scripting languages: Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Understanding of digital design principles and architectures.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Mansioni

• Develop and implement verification environments and test benches using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Create verification plans based on design specs, identify key functionalities and corner cases.
• Develop, execute, and debug test cases to verify designs.
• Analyze results and coordinate with design engineers to resolve issues.
• Maintain verification collateral: assertions, coverage models, scripts.
• Participate in verification reviews and improve methodologies.
• Collaborate across design, architecture and software teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of verification flows and tools.
• Document verification strategies, plans and results.

Conoscenze

SystemVerilog

UVM

Questa

VCS

Python

Digital IC design principles

Formazione

Master's degree in Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering

Strumenti

Questa

VCS

Xcelium

Descrizione del lavoro

NXP’s Industrial & IoT Edge solutions range from the smallest MCUs to very high-performance processors to provide real-time insights and efficient automation when performance matters most. NXP’s advanced portfolio of edge processing solutions lets developers explore their most innovative ideas with confidence, enabling applications across the autonomous home, industrial automation, and personal electronics NXP is building new teams in Catania to create high impact microcontrollers (MCU) as part of NXP’s intelligent AI at the Edge. This team will include a wide range of engineering talent from analog to SOC digital design. Full product development local will product world class products at a world class pace. This team will include all key engineering disciplines in Design, Architecture, Verification, DfT and Physical Design to produce high performance and quality products.

YourResponsibilities.

• Develop and implement efficient and comprehensive verification environments and test benches using industry-standard methodologies (e.g., UVM, SystemVerilog)
• Create detailed verification plans based on design specifications, identifying key functionalities and potential corner cases
• Develop, execute, and debug test cases to thoroughly verify the design against its specifications
• Analyze simulation results, identify discrepancies, and work closely with design engineers to resolve issues
• Develop and maintain verification collateral, including assertions, functional coverage models, and verification scripts
• Participate in verification reviews, contributing to the improvement of verification methodologies and processes
• Collaborate with design, architecture, and software teams throughout the product development lifecycle
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of verification flows and tools.
• Document verification strategies, test plans, and results effectively.

YourProfile.

• Master's degree in electronic engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (typically 2+ years) in digital IC design verification
• Strong proficiency in Systemerilog and UVM (Universal Verification Methodology).
• Experience with industry-standard simulation tools (e.g., Questa, VCS, Xcelium).
• Solid understanding of digital design principles and architectures.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Familiarity with metric driven verification and assertion-based verification
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

NXP is committed to equal pay for equal work and work of equal value and applies fair, consistent and transparent remuneration practices. As of the date of this posting, the estimated gross annual base salary range for this position in Italy is between 31,200 € and 43,000 € annually. This range is intended as a guideline. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, and specific business or organizational needs. This position falls under the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (Metalmeccanica Industria). Where relevant, the total compensation package may also include additional elements such as annual incentive opportunities and/or equity, along with a competitive benefits package.

More information about NXP in Italy...

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Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Commitment At NXP.

We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Thank you for considering a career at NXP.