Design Verification Engineer

Cerebras; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebras is seeking a Design Verification Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA, to develop and implement verification strategies for the world's largest AI chip. The role involves ensuring high-quality design through collaboration with architects, designers, and engineers, while enhancing verification methodologies for efficiency.

Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of experience in Design Verification, proficiency in SystemVerilog, and a strong grasp of software engineering practices. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $190,000 to $230,000 annually, plus potential bonuses and equity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Design Verification experience.
• Experience developing scalable and portable testbenches.
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement verification strategies and tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Enhance verification infrastructure for efficiency.

Skills

Debugging and problem-solving

SystemVerilog testbench

DPI and UVM

Object-oriented design

Verification methodologies and tools

Scripting languages (Python, Perl)

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Simulators

Waveform viewers

Build and run automation

Job description

Cerebras Systems builds the world’s largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry‑leading training and inference speeds; over ten times faster than GPU‑based hyperscale cloud inference services. The resulting order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real‑time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation. Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting‑edge AI‑native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi‑year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high‑speed inference.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with architects, designers, post‑silicon and software engineers to ensure a high‑quality design that works for silicon.
• Develop and implement verification strategies, detailed tests and coverage plans based on micro‑architecture.
• Create verification methodologies and reusable environments, including components such as stimulus, checkers, assertions, and coverage.
• Implement tests, manage regressions, gather coverage, and debug test failures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including architecture, RTL design, physical design, firmware, and validation.
• Analyze and debug complex issues across simulation, emulation, and silicon bring‑up phases.
• Continuously enhance verification infrastructure and flows to improve efficiency and quality.
• Contribute to the evolution of the overall verification methodology and best practices across the organization.

Skills And Qualifications

• Great debugging and problem‑solving skills.
• Deep knowledge of SystemVerilog testbench, DPI and UVM.
• Excellent programming skills and knowledge of software engineering practices including object‑oriented design.
• Experience developing scalable and portable testbenches and components.
• Experience with verification methodologies and tools such as simulators, waveform viewers, build and run automation, coverage collection, and gate level simulations.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python or Perl.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a standout colleague.
• Extremely self‑motivated and eager to solve problems.
• 3+ years of Design Verification experience.

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Knowledge of pipelined processor architecture.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of hands‑on Design Verification experience.

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

The base salary range for this position is $190,000 to $230,000 annually. Actual compensation may include bonus and equity, and will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.

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