Design Verification Engineer

Solidigm; California; Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU program

RCU program

Cash bonus

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) company match

Job summary

Solidigm is seeking a senior pre-silicon verification engineer to lead UVM-based verification for advanced 3D NAND designs in a hybrid Rancho Cordova, CA role. You will create test plans, develop directed and constrained-random tests, and drive functional coverage closures with SystemVerilog assertions and mixed-signal modeling.

You will also maintain verification environments, automate workflows, and collaborate across design teams to ensure robust verification results.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of relevant pre-silicon verification experience.
• Hands-on with UVM, SystemVerilog Assertions, and formal verification.
• Experience in mixed-signal verification and analog/digital modeling.
• Strong debugging, data analysis, and scripting skills (Python/Perl/Shell).

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain verification test plans based on design specifications.
• Develop UVM-based directed and constrained-random tests, debug simulation failures, and identify issues.
• Define functional coverage models and perform coverage analysis and closure.
• Create and maintain SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) for 3D NAND designs.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance the UVM verification environment.
• Develop scripts and tools to automate verification workflows, regression execution, results processing, and data collection.

Skills

UVM-based verification

SystemVerilog

Assertions

mixed-signal modeling

debugging

scripting

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

UVM

SystemVerilog

Formal verification

Mixed-signal tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.

This role is responsible for pre-silicon verification of advanced 3D NAND designs, including UVM-based verification, functional coverage, assertions, mixed-signal modeling and simulation, debugging, and verification-flow automation.

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain verification test plans based on design specifications.
• Develop UVM-based directed and constrained-random tests, debug simulation failures, and quickly identify design, testbench, or test issues.
• Define functional coverage models and perform coverage analysis and closure.
• Create and maintain SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) for 3D NAND designs based on verification requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance the UVM-based verification environment to support evolving design and verification requirements.
• Develop and maintain mixed-signal full-chip models and verification environments, including analog behavioral models, cell-level testbenches, and full-chip mixed-signal netlists and testbenches.
• Develop scripts and tools to automate verification workflows, regression execution, results processing, and data collection.

• Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or bachelor’s degree with 5+ years, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Prior experience in pre-silicon verification of memory products is required.
• Hands-on experience with UVM, SystemVerilog Assertions, and formal property verification.
• Hands-on experience with mixed-signal verification, modeling, and simulation, supported by strong knowledge of digital and analog circuit design.
• Strong data analysis capabilities, with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly through written reports and presentations.
• Strong independent debugging and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in programming or scripting for design and verification automation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across design, verification, modeling, and cross-functional teams.
• Preferred qualifications include memory-industry verification experience, full-chip and regression verification, code and functional coverage closure, Python, Perl, or shell scripting, AI-assisted workflows, and commercial simulation, formal, and mixed-signal tools.

This position is also eligible to participate in Solidigm's restricted stock unit (RSU), restricted cash unit (RCU), and cash bonus programs. In addition, Solidigm offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a company match on eligible 401(k) plan contributions.

The compensation range for this role is $121,280- $194,100. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

This is a Hybrid role reporting out of Rancho Cordova, California 3 days per week.