Digital IP Senior Verification Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a Digital IP Senior Verification Engineer in Austin, TX. You will define the verification strategy for IP/sub-systems, author verification content, and execute functional verification to ensure specifications are met.

Responsibilities include writing verification plans, stimulus in SystemVerilog/UVM, SVAs, monitors, and testbenches; building and debugging the verification environment; and using AI to boost productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSEE/BSCE/BSCS.
• MSEE/MSCE/MSCS a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of IP or SoC design or verification.
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog/UVM required.
• Programming in Python, C/C++, Perl, TCL, etc. a plus.
• Knowledge of ARM AMBA protocols a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in small teams; AI proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and write IP verification plans based on requirements documents.
• Write stimulus in SystemVerilog (UVM); develop random test scenarios and directed tests.
• Create and maintain SystemVerilog assertions (SVA) and monitors/drivers for correctness.
• Develop verification environment components and supporting scripts/makefiles.
• Debug failing testcases and trace issues to source; track resolutions.
• Collect code/functional coverage; analyze uncovered events to reach coverage goals.
• Perform assertion-based formal verification; leverage AI to augment work products.

Skills

Verilog

SystemVerilog

UVM

Python

C/C++

Test planning

AI-assisted verification

Education

BSEE/BSCE/BSCS

MSEE/MSCE/MSCS

Tools

Job description

Job Title: Digital IP Senior Verification Engineer Primary Location: Austin (Oakhill, Office)

Role Summary:

Responsible for defining Design Verification strategy, and planning and implementing the verification strategy for an IP or sub-system level. Responsible for executing Digital functional verification to guarantee no “functional” fault exist according to Specifications as defined by product architects. Author of verification content including Verification-specific documentation, functional simulation models, and verification testbench environment.

Job Responsibility:

Defining and writing IP verification plans based on requirements documents (industry standards, product requirements, IP architecture and IP implementation specifications). Writing stimulus in System Verilog (UVM), random test scenarios, algorithmic and directed testcases. Defining and writing System Verilog Assertion (SVA) cover properties to match the verification plan. Writing System Verilog (UVM) monitors, drivers, response checkers and SVAs for correctness. Developing and maintaining portions of a verification environment including scripts and makefiles. Debugging failing testcases to determine source of failure (tool, testcase, checker, verilog RTL) and track resolution. Collecting code and functional coverage results from random simulations, and analyzing uncovered events to determine additional test scenarios needed to achieve 100% coverage. Performing assertion-based formal verification of blocks and IPs to ensure they meet requirements. Using AI to augment generation of work products and boost productivity.

Job Qualification:

Minimum BSEE/BSCE/BSCS. MSEE/MSCE/MSCS a plus. Minimum 5 years of experience in IP or SoC design or verification. Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM coding skills required. Verification skills (test planning, testcase, testbench, simulation, debug) required. Other programming skills (Python, C/C++, Perl, TCL, etc.) a plus. Design skills (design documentation, RTL coding, synthesis, static and formal checkers, etc.) a plus. Knowledge of ARM AMBA® protocols a plus. Ability to work independently and in small teams without close supervision required. Proficiency in efficient use of AI to augment generation of work products.

Employment Information

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

More information about NXP in the United States...

#LI-6692 NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com

Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

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