Senior SoC Verification Architect for Edge AI

Ambiq-Micro,-Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambiq Micro, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a senior verification engineer to own and drive end-to-end SoC verification across block, sub-system, and full-chip levels for edge IoT products. You will craft verification plans, build reusable UVM testbenches, and lead constrained-random testing with robust coverage.

The role demands 8–12 years of hands-on experience, strong C/C++/SystemVerilog skills, and a track record of tape-outs. On-site position with collaboration across design and software teams.

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE with 8–12 years hands-on digital design verification experience.
• Proven track record of multiple tape-outs
• Strong experience in block-level, sub-system, and full-chip SoC verification.
• Ability to define and manage verification deliverables, milestones, and schedules.
• Proactively identify verification risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute end-to-end digital verification at block, sub-system, and full-chip (SoC) levels.
• Develop detailed verification plans aligned with architecture and design specifications.
• Perform SoC-level verification using full-chip simulation and regression environments.
• Architect and implement scalable, reusable UVM-based testbenches using SystemVerilog.
• Develop comprehensive test scenarios, stimulus, monitors, and checkers to achieve robust functional coverage.
• Drive constrained-random and directed testing, including scoreboarding and self-checking mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain C/C++ based verification libraries and tests for SoC-level validation.
• Automate verification flows for regressions, coverage collection, and results reporting.
• Define, track, and close functional and code coverage goals.
• Utilize advanced debugging methodologies to isolate and resolve complex design and verification issues.

Skills

Digital verification

UVM testbenches

SystemVerilog

C/C++

SoC verification

Regression testing

Debugging

RTL development

Education

BSEE or MSEE

Tools

SoC verification tools

Job description

Ambiq Micro, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a senior verification engineer to own and drive end-to-end SoC verification across block, sub-system, and full-chip levels for edge IoT products. You will craft verification plans, build reusable UVM testbenches, and lead constrained-random testing with robust coverage.

The role demands 8–12 years of hands-on experience, strong C/C++/SystemVerilog skills, and a track record of tape-outs. On-site position with collaboration across design and software teams.