ASIC Design Verification Engineer

Positron AI; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Remote-first culture

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Positron AI, based in Austin, TX, seeks an experienced ASIC Design Verification Engineer to lead the verification of our AI inference ASICs. You will develop and execute advanced verification methodologies, working closely with design, architecture, and software teams to validate our silicon solutions.

You will drive verification planning, create robust testbenches, and lead cross-functional efforts from pre-silicon validation through post-silicon bring-up.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of ASIC verification experience
• Expertise in SystemVerilog UVM and simulation tools
• Knowledge of verification planning and coverage-driven verification
• Experience with hardware-software co-verification
• Familiarity with formal verification techniques
• Understanding post-silicon validation and bring-up methodologies
• Proven track record verifying complex ASIC designs

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute verification strategies for AI inference ASICs
• Define and implement test plans and verification methodologies
• Lead development of verification environments using SystemVerilog UVM
• Create and maintain simulation testbenches and constrained-random tests
• Collaborate with design and architecture to ensure coverage and closure
• Drive debugging and root-cause analysis in pre- and post-silicon validation
• Coordinate with FPGA and emulation teams for early hardware validation
• Manage verification schedules, deliverables, and risk mitigation

Skills

SystemVerilog UVM

Verification planning

Testbench development

Python

Waveform analysis

Debugging tools

Scripting (TCL, Perl)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Positron AI specializes in developing custom hardware systems to accelerate AI inference. These inference systems offer significant performance and efficiency gains over traditional GPU-based systems, delivering advantages in both performance per dollar and performance per watt. Positron exists to create the world's best AI inference systems.

Role Overview

As an ASIC Design Verification Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the functional correctness and performance of our AI inference ASICs. You will be responsible for developing and executing advanced verification methodologies, working closely with design, architecture, and software teams to validate our silicon solutions. This is an opportunity to lead a talented team and contribute to the evolution of AI hardware technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute verification strategies for AI inference ASICs
• Define and implement comprehensive test plans and verification methodologies
• Lead the development of verification environments using SystemVerilog UVM
• Create and maintain simulation testbenches, directed and constrained-random tests
• Collaborate with design and architecture teams to ensure functional coverage and closure
• Drive debugging and root cause analysis of design issues in pre-silicon and post-silicon validation
• Work with FPGA and emulation teams for early hardware validation
• Manage verification schedules, deliverables, and risk mitigation plans

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in ASIC verification
• Expertise in SystemVerilog UVM, and simulation tools
• Strong knowledge of verification planning, testbench development, and coverage-driven verification
• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics)
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools, waveform analysis, and scripting (Python, Perl, or TCL)
• Familiarity with AI/ML accelerators, memory subsystems, and high-speed interconnects
• Proven track record of successfully verifying complex ASIC designs

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field
• Experience with hardware-software co-verification
• Knowledge of formal verification techniques
• Understanding of post-silicon validation and bring-up methodologies

Leveling & Scope

While this role is currently posted at a specific level, we are a growth-oriented organization and are open to hiring at a more senior level for the right candidate. Please note that this job description serves as a focused but generalized overview of the role; specific responsibilities and impact expectations will be tailored to the experience and seniority of the final hire.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a rapidly growing AI startup shaping the future of AI hardware
• Work on groundbreaking technology with a highly skilled and passionate team
• Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work environment with remote work options

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $200,000 – $350,000.

Please note that the figures provided represent the base salary range only and do not include other elements of our total compensation package, equity, or comprehensive benefits.

At Positron AI, we value the unique expertise each candidate brings. While the range above reflects our typical expectation for the position, we reserve the flexibility to exceed this range for candidates whose specialized skills, significant experience, or unique qualifications fall outside the standard scope of the role. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors, including internal equity, and individual impact.

We want you to do your best work and feel confident that you and your family are taken care of. That means comprehensive coverage, real time to rest, and support for your future.

Health and wellness

• Fully company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• Company-paid life and disability coverage, with voluntary options to add more
• Supplemental hospital, critical illness, and accident coverage available

Time off and flexibility

• Unlimited paid time off — we encourage everyone to truly unplug and recharge
• 13 paid company holidays
• Remote-first culture with a company-provided computer and home office setup

Compensation and future

• Competitive salary and equity
• 401(k) with company matching, eligible from day one

This position is open to candidates currently authorized to work in the U.S. We cannot provide new visa sponsorship for this role but are open to facilitating H-1B visa transfers for eligible candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet every bullet, we’d still love to hear from you.