Senior Formal Verification Engineer (CH-64001149)

Cirrus Logic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic is seeking an experienced Formal Verification Engineer in Austin, TX. You will play a critical role in developing and supporting advanced formal verification techniques. Responsibilities include enhancing methodologies, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with design and verification teams. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering with formal verification experience. Strong communication skills and expertise in System Verilog are required. Cirrus Logic values diverse perspectives and offers an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in formal verification with a Master's or 5+ years with a PhD.
• Proven expertise in designing formal verification environments.
• Ability to lead the verification process from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance formal methodologies for design and verification teams.
• Mentor engineers on formal verification techniques.
• Support verification team in following defined methodologies.
• Develop test plans for microarchitecture and design verification.
• Perform failure analysis and coverage analysis.

Skills

Formal verification expertise

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration

Proficiency in System Verilog

Scripting languages knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

System Verilog

UVM

Python

Perl

TCL

Bash

Job description

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn't do it without our extraordinary workforce - and that's where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

We are looking for an experienced Formal Verification Engineer to join our growing organization in Austin, TX! You will be a key member of a verification group striving to promote, develop, and support advanced formal verification techniques. In this role, you will be building and leveraging both formal and dynamic verification environments for critical areas of audio and mixed-signal devices, employing and supporting the usage of formal tools with design and verification teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance formal methodologies to be rolled out to the wider design and verification teams and investigate new capabilities based on formal.
• Mentor engineers in formal verification, developing their talents and understanding of formal techniques and application of formal methodologies.
• Support, and where necessary coach, the verification team to follow, and improve, defined methodology practices.
• Develop test plans and verification methodologies to verify the microarchitecture and design.
• Perform failure analysis and resolution, coverage analysis, and population.
• Implement and improve functional verification.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 8+ years or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of formal verification experience.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing formal verification environments for complex IP/module-level designs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive the verification process from inception to completion.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with team members.
• Proficiency in System Verilog, UVM, or equivalent methodologies.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, TCL, Bash.
• Expertise in formal property languages, with SVA knowledge.
• Experience in property-based model-checking.
• Knowledgeable in Signal Processing, analog and digital design fundamentals.

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.