ASIC SoC Verification Engineer

Ericsson GmbH; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Ericsson invites applications for an ASIC Top-Level Verification Engineer in Austin, Texas. This on-site/hybrid role focuses on verifying large-scale SoC designs, ensuring performance, functionality, and security across platforms.

You will develop and execute tests in SystemC/TLM simulations, RTL environments, and hardware emulation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve thorough coverage. BS degree required with MS preferred; strong communication and documentation skills are

Qualifications

• Proven background in IP, SubSystem, or SoC-level verification.
• Strong understanding of SoC verification methodologies and best practices.
• Experience with SystemC/TLM simulation and RTL verification environments.
• Familiarity with hardware emulation platforms.
• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces and complex system architectures.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop SoC-level test cases with opportunities to specialize in areas such as External interface traffic patterns.
• ASIC internal functionality (DSPs, MCUs, CPU cores, ARM infrastructure).
• Switches, security, SerDes, DDR, Coresight, and external memory systems.
• Define and document verification strategies for assigned ASIC components.
• Develop and execute tests in SystemC/TLM simulation, RTL environments, and hardware emulation.
• Participate in silicon-level verification activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive coverage and quality.

Skills

IP verification

SoC verification

SystemC/TLM simulation

RTL verification

Hardware emulation

High-speed interfaces

Problem solving

Communication and documentation

Education

BS degree in related discipline

MS degree preferred

Job description

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About this opportunity:

ASIC Top-Level Verification Engineer Job Posting Austin, Texas.

This is an on-site, Hybrid work opportunity and is not open for remote work.

About Us

We specialize in the top-level verification of cutting-edge ASICs that power complex high-performance systems. Our designs range from monolithic ASICs to integrated multi-chip modules containing hundreds of processor cores, DSPs, ARM cores, tailored hardware accelerator IPs, and high-speed interfaces including Ethernet, CPRI, and PCIe.

The Role

Join our new ASIC Top-Level Verification team and take on some of the most challenging verification tasks in the industry. You'll ensure that our ASICs meet our high standards for performance, functionality, and security while playing a critical role in developing environments and tests across multiple platforms.

What You Will Do

• Develop SoC-level test cases with opportunities to specialize in areas such as: External interface traffic patterns
• ASIC internal functionality (DSPs, MCUs, CPU cores, ARM infrastructure)
• Switches, security, SerDes, DDR, Coresight, and external memory systems
• Define and document verification strategies for assigned ASIC components
• Develop and execute tests in SystemC/TLM simulation, RTL environments, and hardware emulation
• Participate in silicon-level verification activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive coverage and quality

What You'll Bring

Required Experience

• Proven background in IP, SubSystem, or SoC-level verification
• Strong understanding of SoC verification methodologies and best practices
• Experience with SystemC/TLM simulation and RTL verification environments
• Familiarity with hardware emulation platforms
• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces and complex system architectures
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DSP, CPU, or ARM verification
• Knowledge of security verification techniques
• Exposure to SerDes, DDR, or Coresight verification
• Hardware emulation or silicon-level verification experience
• Familiarity with industry-standard verification languages and methodologies

Success Looks Like

Demonstrable growth in verification expertise and scope of responsibility

Delivering comprehensive test coverage and catching critical design issues

Contributing value to the overall team through effective collaboration

Advancing technical capabilities within the verification organization

Your Career Path

At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. You'll be challenged to build solutions to some of the world's toughest problems, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

BS degree in a related discipline requires, MS preferred

Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team.

Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [e-mail].

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Job details

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Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson

• Your Pay The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
• Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan (select STV or SIP) Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
• Your Health Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.
• Financial Security We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson’s full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
• Your Time Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
• Additional Benefits Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.