Performance Verification Engineer

DensityAI; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Standard PTO

Job summary

DensityAI is looking for a performance verification engineer based in Mountain View, California. This role involves owning block-level and SOC-level performance verification for our AI accelerator silicon. Candidates should have a Master's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience.

You will closely collaborate with software and hardware architects to develop tests and ensure performance validation. The compensation is competitive, ranging from $200,000 to $350,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s + 8 years of experience performance validation/verification on complex SOCs.
• Exceptional abilities in performance modeling and verification.
• Hands-on with industry-standard tools for tracing, compilation and related workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own block-level and SOC-level performance verification and correlation.
• Work closely with software and hardware architects to create tests for performance verification.

Skills

Performance modeling

Performance verification

Debugging

Tool-flow ownership

Processor verification

Compiler exposure

Hardware validation

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Industry-standard tools

Job description

ITAR Notice

This role involves access to ITAR‑controlled information. Applicants must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) per 22 CFR 120.62.

About The Role

Own block‑level and SOC‑level Performance verification and correlation, debug for our AI accelerator silicon. Work with chip‑design and software teams driving DensityAI's AI accelerator program from first silicon through scale‑out.

What you’ll do

• Own block‑level and SOC‑level Performance verification and correlation, debug for our AI accelerator silicon
• Work closely with Software and Hardware architects to create tests for Performance verification and participate in future architectural decisions

What we’re looking for

• Exceptional abilities in Performance modeling and verification and tool‑flow ownership
• Master’s + 8 years of experience performance validation/verification on complex SOCs
• Demonstrated ability to debug, co‑relate and drive convergence on performance model to RTL alongside RTL designers and architects
• Hands‑on with industry‑standard tools for tracing, compilation and related workflows
• (Optional) Processor verification, Compiler exposure, Hardware validation

Compensation

Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical/dental/vision; 401(k); standard PTO. Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.

Visa Sponsorship

DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H‑1B, O‑1, TN, E‑3, and other employment‑based visas, and we welcome applicants on F‑1 OPT and STEM‑OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.

Export Controls

Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.

Equal Opportunity

DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.

California pay range

$200,000 - $350,000 USD