Senior Design Verification Engineer

Island Staffing; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing company in Silicon Valley is seeking a Digital SoC Design Verification Principal Engineer/Manager to oversee the verification of innovative Open RAN SoC functional blocks for 5G cellular base stations. This role will require leadership in cross-functional collaboration, comprehensive verification planning, and directing a talented engineering team to success from the initial concept to mass production.

Benefits

Comprehensive group health plan

Matching 401(k) contribution

Training reimbursement

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Pre-IPO stock options

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in digital SoC verification.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Hands-on experience with mixed-signal SoC simulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers for SoC verification.
• Create and manage comprehensive product verification plans.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure product requirement alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Verification Planning

Collaboration

Debugging

Communication

Education

Master's and/or Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SystemVerilog

Verilog

Cadence verification tools

Job description

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr

Digital SoC Design Verification Principal Engineer/Manager – 140-225K (+ Pre-IPO Stock Options)

San Jose, CA (hybrid – 1 day/week remote, 4 days/week onsite)

We are looking for an experienced Digital SoC Design Verification Principal Engineer/Manager to 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.

Key Responsibilities:

· Verification Planning and Execution:

o Create, manage, and drive comprehensive product verification plans for complex SoCs, ensuring all functional requirements are thoroughly validated.

o Continuously evaluate verification coverage, identify gaps, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure thorough testing.

o Oversee the SoC verification process from start to finish, ensuring timely and high-quality results.

· Cross-functional Collaboration:

o Collaborate with Systems Engineering and HW/FW Design teams to ensure clear understanding of product requirements and implementation strategies.

o Contribute to and review SoC specifications and architectures from a verification perspective to ensure feasibility and completeness.

· Team Leadership and Development:

o Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, providing strategic direction and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

o Manage hiring, resource planning, performance management, and the scheduling of verification efforts across multiple projects.

o Create a collaborative environment to ensure team members’ growth through knowledge sharing, coaching, and continuous learning.

· Product Delivery and Debugging:

o Support the debugging of verification failures and facilitate resolution through detailed analysis and proactive mitigation.

o Own the process of bringing highly integrated mixed-signal SoCs from concept to mass production, ensuring all verification and product requirements are met.

o 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.

o 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 Company, our compensation package includes base pay and pre-IPO stock options.

• 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).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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