IC Verification Engineer

Broadcom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

ESPP – Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid holidays, sick leave and vacation

Job summary

Broadcom in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced verification engineer to develop test plans for Block/Core/SOC features and to build scalable, reusable test benches within a rigorous verification framework. The role requires crafting pseudo-random tests to maximize coverage and debugging regression failures while closing coverage gaps.

The candidate must have deep verification knowledge, including test plans, verification environments, and experience with SystemVerilog and verification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 6+ years of experience in writing and debugging complex test benches.
• Deep understanding of Verification from building testbenches to functional coverage.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog and verification methodologies like UVM/VMM/OVM.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills.
• Knowledge of PCI Express protocol is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans for all features for Block/Core/SOC and write functional coverage.
• Architect and develop scalable and reusable test benches using verification methodology frameworks.
• Build pseudo-random tests to verify and achieve full functional coverage.
• Debug regression failures, analyze coverage gaps and improve tests.
• Lead documentation of verification strategy including test plans and verification environment.
• Drive improvements in verification quality and efficiency.

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SystemVerilog

UVM

VMM

OVM

PCIe

Job description

Job Description

• Develop Test plans for all features for Block/Core/SOC and Write Functional coverage for these features.
• Architect and develop scalable and re-usable test benches, using the framework of the verification methodology
• Build pseudo-random tests to verify and get full Functional coverage
• Debug Regression failures, analyze Functional Coverage gaps and improve tests to cover the gaps
• Lead the documentation of verification strategy including Test plans, Verification Environment, pseudo-random tests, etc. Lead reviews with design/architecture.
• Drive improvements in Verification in terms of quality and efficiency.

Job duties include

• Develop Test plans for all features for Block/Core/SOC and Write Functional coverage for these features.
• Architect and develop scalable and re-usable test benches, using the framework of the verification methodology
• Build pseudo-random tests to verify and get full Functional coverage
• Debug Regression failures, analyze Functional Coverage gaps and improve tests to cover the gaps
• Lead the documentation of verification strategy including Test plans, Verification Environment, pseudo-random tests, etc. Lead reviews with design/architecture.
• Drive improvements in Verification in terms of quality and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree with 8+ years relevant experience or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree with 6+ years related experience
• 6+ years of experience in writing and debugging complex test benches
• Must have deep understanding of all aspects of Verification from building Testbenches, developing Test plans and pseudo-random tests, Functional coverage.
• Must have proficiency in System Verilog and Verification Methodologies like UVM/VMM/OVM
• Should have exceptionally good command of Object-Oriented Programming principles.
• A good understanding of a complex protocol like PCIe or other multi-layered protocol
• Capability to work independently and deliver.
• Knowledge of PCI Express protocol is desired

Compensation And Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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