Senior SoC Design Verification Architect | DV Lead

Bolt Graphics; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered premiums for Medical, Dental, & Vision

Equity - Stock Options

401(k) match

Job summary

A semiconductor startup in Sunnyvale is seeking a Principal Design Verification Engineer to lead a team in the verification of complex IPs and SoCs. The ideal candidate should have 12 to 15 years of experience in ASIC design verification, expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM methodology, and strong leadership abilities. Responsibilities include establishing verification plans, driving alignment across teams, and debugging complex issues. The position offers a competitive compensation range of $250,000–$280,000 per year, with benefits including medical, dental, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in ASIC/SoC design verification.
• Proven experience leading verification teams and delivering multiple tapeouts.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the verification strategy and execution for complex IPs or full-chip SoC.
• Lead development of UVM-based verification environments.
• Drive alignment across architecture, RTL, and physical design teams.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM methodology

Functional coverage

Assertions (SVA)

Debugging complex SoC-level issues

Python scripting

TCL scripting

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Synopsys VCS

Cadence Xcelium

Job description

A semiconductor startup in Sunnyvale is seeking a Principal Design Verification Engineer to lead a team in the verification of complex IPs and SoCs. The ideal candidate should have 12 to 15 years of experience in ASIC design verification, expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM methodology, and strong leadership abilities. Responsibilities include establishing verification plans, driving alignment across teams, and debugging complex issues. The position offers a competitive compensation range of $250,000–$280,000 per year, with benefits including medical, dental, and stock options.