Principal ML/AI Design Verification Architect

SiMa.ai, Inc.

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 204,000 - 316,000

Full time

14 days+
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SiMa.ai, Inc. in San Jose is seeking a Principal Engineer for AI & ML design verification. You will independently verify MLA components from block to SoC, build test benches, and drive coverage and debugging.

The role requires 12+ years in ML/DSP/CPU/GPU verification, UVM, SystemVerilog, and AMBA knowledge. On-site in San Jose with equity benefits included. The team collaborates with Architecture, SoC Hardware and Software to bring up MLA IP on emulators and silicon, delivering robust

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in functional verification of pipeline-based designs.
  • Strong UVM and SystemVerilog verification methodology required.
  • Experience building UVM test benches from scratch and debugging/coverage tooling.
  • Silicon debug on lab/board setup is a plus.
  • Knowledge of AMBA protocols is required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MLA verification execution and closure independently.
  • Participate in MLA architecture, micro-architecture and feature reviews.
  • Develop MLA test benches using UVM and SystemVerilog.
  • Develop and execute test plans and drive code coverage closure.
  • Lead debugging of test and regression failures; assist emulation triage.
  • Collaborate with Architecture, SoC Hardware and Software teams.

Skills

UVM
SystemVerilog
Debugging
Verification

Education

BS/MS in EE or CS

Tools

BFMs
Scoreboards
SVA
AMBA protocols
Emulation tools

Job description

SiMa.ai, Inc. in San Jose is seeking a Principal Engineer for AI & ML design verification. You will independently verify MLA components from block to SoC, build test benches, and drive coverage and debugging.

The role requires 12+ years in ML/DSP/CPU/GPU verification, UVM, SystemVerilog, and AMBA knowledge. On-site in San Jose with equity benefits included. The team collaborates with Architecture, SoC Hardware and Software to bring up MLA IP on emulators and silicon, delivering robust

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