Senior Hardware Verification Engineer - Cryptography & SoC

PQShield; Dokkum; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accelerated career development

Flexible and hybrid working

Private health insurance

25 days annual leave

50% gym membership discount

Job summary

A security-focused technology company is looking for a hands-on Hardware Verification Engineer. This role involves verifying security-critical designs while building UVM testbenches and developing tools in Python to enhance verification productivity. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cryptographic algorithms and experience in formal verification. Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership abilities are essential for this position. This offers great opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative team environment that values innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong background in UVM‑based verification at IP and subsystem levels.
• Proficiency in Python for tool development and automation.
• Practical formal verification experience beyond app‑based use.
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms (AES, SHA, ECC, etc.) and hardware/software security concepts.
• Demonstrated leadership in planning and executing verification projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and extend UVM testbenches for verification of cryptographic IPs.
• Develop Python tools to improve verification productivity.
• Collaborate with design and software teams on use cases.
• Approach designs with a mindset to find weaknesses.

Skills

UVM‑based verification

Python tool development

Formal verification

Cryptographic algorithms knowledge

C/C++ or scripting languages

Leadership in verification projects

Debugging and problem solving

Job description

A security-focused technology company is looking for a hands-on Hardware Verification Engineer. This role involves verifying security-critical designs while building UVM testbenches and developing tools in Python to enhance verification productivity. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cryptographic algorithms and experience in formal verification. Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership abilities are essential for this position. This offers great opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative team environment that values innovation.