Senior ASIC Verification Engineer

Cornelis Networks, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Open Time Off

Equity and incentives

Job summary

Cornelis Networks, Inc. seeks an experienced ASIC/SoC verification engineer to join a distributed team supporting high‑performance AI/HPC networking.

You will write UVM environments, develop testbenches, and drive coverage across block, unit, and SoC levels while collaborating with design, software, and silicon validation teams. The role emphasizes hands‑on verification, RTL debugging, and a strong understanding of networking hardware.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC verification.
• Hands-on experience with writing code using UVM/SystemVerilog.
• Verification of complex SoCs across multiple clock domains.
• Debugging RTL issues to root cause with RTL-level visibility.
• Experience with revision control systems like Git or SVN.

Responsibilities

• Define overall SOC level verification strategy and plan.
• Develop and drive UVM environments to verify RTL at block, unit, and SoC levels.
• Develop and execute functional tests per verification test plans.
• Instrument testbenches for functional and code coverage and drive closure.
• Collaborate with design, software, emulation and silicon validation teams to ensure quality.

Skills

UVM/SystemVerilog

SoC verification

RTL debugging

Testbench development

Git/SVN

Education

B.S. in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Verdi

VCS

Job description

At Cornelis we're building the future of AI and HPC networking with an AI-first approach to silicon and software development. We're seeking engineers who are energized by working on cutting‑edge ASIC design and distributed software systems, and who are motivated to push the boundaries on how AI can transform everything from chip architecture to system performance at scale.Cornelis Networks delivers the world's highest performance scale‑out networking solutions for AI and HPC datacenters. Our differentiated architecture seamlessly integrates hardware, software and system level technologies to maximize the efficiency of GPU, CPU and accelerator-based compute clusters at any scale. Our solutions drive breakthroughs in AI & HPC workloads, empowering our customers to push the boundaries of innovation. Backed by top‑tier venture capital and strategic investors, we are committed to innovation, performance and scalability - solving the world's most demanding computational challenges with our next‑generation networking solutions.We are a fast‑growing, forward‑thinking team of architects, engineers, and business professionals with a proven track record of building successful products and companies. As a global organization, our team spans multiple U.S. states and six countries, and we continue to expand with exceptional talent in onsite, hybrid, and fully remote roles.

Key Technical Responsibilities:

• Define overall SOC level verification strategy, technical planning, direction
• Enable and drive the development of UVM environments to verify RTL at block, unit, and SoC levels
• Develop and execute functional tests according to verification test plans
• Instrument TB for functional and code coverage and drive to closure based on the coverage metrics
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams like design, software, emulation and silicon validation teams towards ensuring the highest design quality

Team Responsibilities:

• Day‑to‑day guidance and leadership of team members
• Driving results via mentoring, coaching, and counseling
• Education of team in the use of AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiencies
• Generation and enforcement of coding and verification guidelines

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience with the following:
• Hands‑on experience with writing code using UVM/System Verilog
• Verification for complex SoCs that include multiple clock and reset domains, using VCS or equivalent simulation tools
• Debugging fails to the line of RTL, closing out bug fixes, using Verdi or equivalent debug tools
• Experience in ground up testbench development
• Experience with revision control systems like Git or SVN etc.
• B.S. Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of relevant experience in networking hardware verification, proven expertise in verifying 50G, 100G, 400G Ethernet MAC/PCS protocols, TCP/IP, RDMA/RoCE, IPSec. and their application in high‑speed data processing/networking
• One or more scripting languages (TCL, Python, Perl, Shell‑scripting)
• Track record of first‑pass success in ASIC and Systems

Location:

This is a remote position for employees residing within the United States.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes equity, cash, and incentives, along with health and retirement benefits. Our dynamic, flexible work environment provides the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most influential names in the semiconductor industry. At Cornelis Networks your base salary is only one component of your comprehensive total rewards package. Your base pay will be determined by factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and location relative to the hiring range for the position. Depending on your role, you may also be eligible for performance‑based incentives, including an annual bonus or sales incentives.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as disability and life insurance, a dependent care flexible spending account, accidental injury insurance, and pet insurance
• generous paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Open Time Off (OTO) for regular full‑time exempt employees
• other paid time off benefits including sick time, bonding leave, and pregnancy disability leave

Cornelis Networks does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services.

Cornelis Networks is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.