Senior Design Verification Engineer

proteanTecs; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

proteanTecs is seeking a Senior Design Verification Engineer to join a global team of Application Engineers. You will own advanced DV flow development, debug RTL and gate-level issues, and guide customers through integration of proteanTecs IP.

Join a cutting-edge startup impacting data centers, automotive, and consumer electronics, using ML and analytics to monitor chip health. You will collaborate across regions, drive adoption, and help shape the product roadmap with customer insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with advanced DV flow development and integration.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog / UVM.
• Advanced testbench architecture development.
• Flow automation and deployment.
• Experience debugging RTL, gate-level, and test-related issues.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Strong foundation in digital design, SoC architecture, and silicon development flows.

Responsibilities

• Customer enablement and technical support.
• Serve as a primary technical interface for proteanTecs customers (Focus North America).
• Support customers with integration of proteanTecs IP and DV flow into customer environments.
• Reproduce customer issues and drive resolution with R&D teams.
• Help customers correlate pre-silicon verification results with post-silicon behavior.
• Create and maintain Application notes and Integration guides.
• Provide structured feedback to R&D and Product Management.
• Participate in feature validation and early access programs.
• Influence product roadmap with customer insights.

Skills

Strong customer-facing communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

SystemVerilog / UVM

Advanced Testbench architecture development

Flow automation and deployment

RTL/gate-level debugging

SoC/digital design knowledge

Job description

Application Engineering

Application Engineering

Description

Chips Talk, We Listen

proteanTecs is agame-changing startupthat's giving advanced electronics the power toreport on their own health. In a digital world built for autonomous driving, cloud computing, and AI, we depend on computing systems daily. But how can we guarantee their safety, reliability and functionality? proteanTecs is thefirst-evercompanyto provide visibility into next-gen chips while they are operating, based on the power ofon-chip monitoring, machine learning, and data analytics.

Here at proteanTecs, you'll be part of a team that'sunlocking deep insightsto make electronics morereliable, efficient, and high-quality. We're trusted by industry leaders in data centers, automotive, communications, and consumer devices – we work with the world's largest and most notable companies in tech.

Why proteanTecs is a great place to work:

• Fast-paced and impactful:We're a mission-driven startup,so you'll tackle new challenges daily,wear many hats,and see your work directly influence the future of electronics.
• Supportivecompanyculture: Learn from the best. Our 200+ team members are experts in their field with a proven track record of success, and they're committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• International presence:We're a multinationalcompanywith a diverse team across multiple locations around the globe. You'll collaborate on projects with international impact, gaining a global perspective of the tech industry.
• Work with industry leaders:Our solutions are used by the biggest names in tech. You'll be part of the team creating the next generation of groundbreaking products.
• Cutting-edge playground:We use the latest machine learning,platforms,and tools to push boundaries and achieve breakthroughs.
• Real-world impact:Our work keeps data centers, cars, and other critical systems running smoothly. Your work will directly contribute to safer, more reliable electronics.
• We are here for the win:Backed by industry veterans and leading investors, we offer a stable and secure work environment with plenty of room for growth.

We are looking for a We are looking for aSenior Design Verification Engineerto join a global team of Application Engineers that own the technical success and customer satisfaction across multiple high-impact projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with advanced DV flow development and integration
• Proficiency in:
• SystemVerilog / UVM
• Advanced Testbench architecture development
• Flow automation and deployment
• Experience debuggingRTL, gate-level, and test-related issues
• Strong Debug & Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong foundation indigital design, SoC architecture, and silicon development flows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inApplication Engineering, Field Engineering, or customer-facing technical roles
• Exposure tosilicon bring-up and manufacturing test
• Knowledge ofCDC/RDC, formal verification, and low-power flows
• Good understanding of DFT concepts Scan, ATPG, IJTAG, BIST etc.
• Experience working withglobal customers and distributed teams
• Familiarity withEDA tools and verification environments

Responsibilities

-Customer Enablement & Technical Support

-Serve as aprimary technical interfacefor proteanTecs customers (Focus Noth America)

-Support customers with:

• Integration of proteanTecs IP into customer design, and signoff (Logic and DV)
• Integration of proteanTecs DV flow into customer environment
• Debug customer issues involving:
• proteanTecs DV flow integration
• RTL and gate-level simulations

-Reproduce customer issues and work closely withproteanTecs R&D teamsto drive resolution

-Help customers correlatepre-silicon verification results with post-silicon behavior

-Create and maintain Application notes and Integration guides

-Act as thevoice of the customerwithin proteanTecs

-Provide structured feedback toR&D and Product Managementbased on real customer usage

-Participate in feature validation and early access programs

-Influence product roadmap with insights from customer engagements

Personal skills

• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable guidance
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging mindset
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable in fast-paced environments
• Ability to manage multiple customer engagements in parallel