Digital SoC Design Verification Principal Engineer/Manager

GreenWave™ Radios; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Open RAN technology seeks a Digital SoC Design Verification Principal Engineer/Manager to drive high-quality digital solutions for 5G cellular base stations. This full-time role involves leading the verification team, ensuring product requirements are met, and collaborating across engineering divisions. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in SoC verification, strong leadership skills, and a background in relevant programming languages. Join an innovative workforce pushing the forefront of radio technology advancements.

Benefits

Comprehensive group health plan

Matching 401(k)

Training reimbursement

Paid leaves (vacation, sick, holidays, maternity/paternity leave)

Qualifications

• 15+ years in digital SoC verification, 5+ in leadership.
• Proven success in complex SoC projects.
• Deep understanding of verification life cycle and wireless standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SoC verification process.
• Create and manage comprehensive product verification plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product delivery.

Skills

SystemVerilog

Verilog

mixed-signal simulation

FPGA-based verification

C

Python

Tcl

digital SoC intricacies

Education

Master's and/or Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Cadence verification tools

Job description

San Jose, California, United States

InnoPhase Inc., DBA GreenWave Radios, is at the forefront of innovation in Open RAN digital radios. Our cutting-edge solutions, powered by the Hermes64 RF SoC, are designed to enhance network energy efficiency while dramatically reducing operational expenses, with purpose-built silicon that is the heart of ORAN-based active antenna arrays.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, GreenWave Radios has established itself as a pioneer in delivering power-efficient digital-to-RF solutions. The company is supported by a talented team of over 100 engineers spread across four global R&D facilities. With an extensive portfolio of more than 120 global patents, GreenWave Radios continues to push the boundaries of radio technology and innovation.

We are looking for an experiencedDigital SoC Design Verification Principal Engineer/Managerto lead a team of engineers in developing innovative Open RAN SoC functional blocks for 5G cellular base stations. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the development of high-quality digital solutions and contributing to product definition. You will ensure successful product implementation through effective verification strategies.

As a key leader, you will oversee the creation of comprehensive verification plans, evaluate verification coverage, and ensure seamless integration of in-house and third-party IP. You will also collaborate across the organization, working closely with Product Management, System Engineering, and HW/FW Design teams to align high-level requirements with implementation. Your leadership will be crucial in driving the success of complex SoC projects from initial concept to mass production.

This full-time position is in San Jose, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verification Planning and Execution:
• Create, manage, and drive comprehensive product verification plans for complex SoCs, ensuring all functional requirements are thoroughly validated.
• Continuously evaluate verification coverage, identify gaps, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure thorough testing.
• Oversee the SoC verification process from start to finish, ensuring timely and high-quality results.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering and HW/FW Design teams to ensure clear understanding of product requirements and implementation strategies.
• Contribute to and review SoC specifications and architectures from a verification perspective to ensure feasibility and completeness.
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, providing strategic direction and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Manage hiring, resource planning, performance management, and the scheduling of verification efforts across multiple projects.
• Create a collaborative environment to ensure team members’ growth through knowledge sharing, coaching, and continuous learning.
• Product Delivery and Debugging:
• Support the debugging of verification failures and facilitate resolution through detailed analysis and proactive mitigation.
• Own the process of bringing highly integrated mixed-signal SoCs from concept to mass production, ensuring all verification and product requirements are met.
• Drive the development and adoption of best practices in SoC verification, leveraging new tools and technologies such as UVM, formal verification, and continuous integration techniques.
• Maintain a deep understanding of digital SoC intricacies, including high-performance design, multiple clock domains, and wireless communication protocols.

Job Requirements:

• Master's and/or Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent) in EC/ EE/ CS
• At least 15 years of experience in digital SoC verification, with 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven success in leading complex SoC verification projects from concept to mass production, demonstrating strong leadership and technical expertise.
• Hands-on experience in SystemVerilog, Verilog, mixed-signal SoC simulation, and FPGA-based verification.
• Deep understanding of digital and mixed-signal IP integration, including custom RTL and digital/analog co-verification.
• Familiarity with HW emulators, embedded systems, wireless protocols, and signal processing.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, Python, and Tcl for test bench architectures and automation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and mentor a dispersed engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Strong schedule and resource management background, with an ability to prioritize tasks effectively across multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively conveying technical details to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Track record of successfully executing block or chip-level verification plans.
• Deep understanding of the complete verification life cycle (test plan, testbench through coverage closure).
• Knowledge of Cadence verification tools and UVM verification methodologies.
• Experience with wireless communication standards such as 3GPP, WiFi, 4G/5G, or similar technologies.
• Ability to thrive in environments with changing or incomplete requirements while developing creative solutions and workarounds.

Compensation and Benefits:

At InnoPhase, our compensation package includes base pay and pre-IPO stock options. The base pay range for this role is between $140K-$225K. Your base pay will depend on the market, interview results, skills, qualifications, experience, education, and location. Our employee benefits include a comprehensive group health plan, matching 401(k), training reimbursement, and various paid leaves (vacation, sick, holidays, maternity/paternity leave, jury). Visit our website to learn more about our employee benefits.

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