ASIC/SoC Verification Engineer

ThunderSoft; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thundersoft seeks an experienced ASIC/SoC design verification engineer to drive USB IP verification across USB 2.0/3.x/USB4. You will build reusable testbenches, develop directed and constrained-random test cases, and work with designers to close coverage.

You will integrate third-party VIP, debug failures, and push coverage closure while collaborating with firmware and post-silicon teams. Strong SystemVerilog/UVM skills and scripting are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on ASIC/SoC verification experience required.
• Strong SystemVerilog and UVM proficiency.
• Experience with USB protocols or high-speed interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop verification plans for USB IP blocks.
• Build reusable testbenches and scoreboards.
• Create directed and constrained-random tests.
• Integrate and verify third-party VIP.
• Debug failures and drive issue resolution with RTL team.
• Contribute to coverage models and closure.
• Collaborate with firmware and post-silicon teams.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

USB protocols

Python scripting

Testbench development

Debugging

Communication skills

Education

EE/CE degree

Tools

Synopsys VCS

Cadence Xcelium

Mentor Questa

Job description

• Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for USB IP blocks (Device/Host/DRD) and subsystems, covering USB 2.0, USB 3.2, and USB4 specifications.
• Build and maintain scalable, reusable verification environments (testbenches, scoreboards, models, and checks) using SystemVerilog and UVM/OVM methodologies.
• Create directed and constrained-random test cases to achieve functional coverage targets and verify design robustness.
• Integrate and verify third-party VIP (Verification IP) and ensure compliance with USB-IF standards.
• Debug test failures, identify root causes, and work with design engineers to resolve issues in RTL and microarchitecture.
• Implement and maintain functional coverage models and drive coverage closure.
• Participate in code reviews, verification methodology improvements, and flow automation (e.g., CI/CD, regression management).
• Collaborate with firmware and post-silicon validation teams to support bring-up and debug.
• Document verification plans, test results, and coverage reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3~5 years of hands-on experience in ASIC/SoC design verification.
• Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM (Universal Verification Methodology).
• Proven experience verifying USB protocols (USB 2.0, USB 3.x, USB4) or similar high-speed serial interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt).
• Experience with industry-standard simulation and debug tools (e.g., Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium, Mentor Questa).
• Solid understanding of digital design concepts, clock domain crossing (CDC), and low-power verification.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl, or Make) for automation.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and communication skills.