Senior Staff Engineer, Digital Verification and Methodology

Infineon Technologies AG; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 122,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies AG in Lexington, KY is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer, Digital Verification and Methodology to shape the future of semiconductor verification. You will lead verification strategy, architect reusable environments, and drive robust functional coverage across ASIC/SoC projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design, firmware, and system teams, advancing automation and tool flows while translating specifications into tests and sign-off evidence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
• 5+ years in ASIC, SoC, or FPGA functional verification with ownership of complex deliverables.
• Expert proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, object-oriented testbench architecture, constrained-random verification, functional coverage, and assertion-based verification.
• Ability to translate specifications and microarchitecture into verification plans, environments, tests, checkers, coverage models, and sign-off evidence.
• Written and spoken English at C1 level.
• Preferred: Python, Tcl, Bash, C/C++ for automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end verification strategy from requirements analysis through sign-off.
• Architect reusable SystemVerilog UVM environments and scalable object-oriented testbenches.
• Implement constrained-random and assertion-based verification with robust functional coverage.
• Drive metric-driven coverage closure and establish clear quality criteria.
• Translate specifications and microarchitecture into tests, checkers, coverage models, and sign-off evidence.
• Improve verification methodologies, automation, and tool flows across projects and development sites.
• Collaborate with design, firmware, and system teams to debug issues and ensure reliable hardware-software interaction.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

OO Testbench

Constrained-random

Functional coverage

Assertion-based verification

English proficiency

Python scripting

Tcl scripting

Bash scripting

C/C++ programming

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree or related field

Job description

Senior Staff Engineer, Digital Verification and Methodology

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life. Join the thinkers, builders, and problem solvers behind tomorrow’s technology.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, Digital Verification and Methodology on our Research & Development team, you'll have the opportunity to merge creativity with your technical expertise by shaping the future of technology, driving groundbreaking projects, and bringing new ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end verification strategy from requirements analysis through sign-off
• Architect reusable SystemVerilog UVM environments and scalable object-oriented testbenches
• Implement constrained-random and assertion-based verification with robust functional coverage
• Drive metric-driven coverage closure and establish clear quality criteria
• Translate specifications and microarchitecture into tests, checkers, coverage models, and sign-off evidence
• Improve verification methodologies, automation, and tool flows across projects and development sites
• Collaborate with design, firmware, and system teams to debug issues and ensure reliable hardware-software interaction

Qualifications and Skills

• Mandatory: Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Mandatory: 5+ years in ASIC, SoC, or FPGA functional verification with ownership of complex block, subsystem, or chip-level deliverables
• Mandatory: Expert proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, object-oriented testbench architecture, constrained-random verification, functional coverage, and assertion-based verification
• Mandatory: Ability to translate specifications and microarchitecture into verification plans, environments, tests, checkers, coverage models, and sign-off evidence
• Mandatory: Written and spoken English at C1 level
• Preferred: Strong debugging skills with a major simulation and debug toolchain and proficiency in Linux development and scripting or programming with Python, Tcl, Bash, C, or C++ for automation

Nice-to-have

Experience with RTL design and digital architecture plus exposure to Ethernet or complex protocols, security verification for cryptographic accelerators or secure subsystems, power-aware verification using UPF, and practical use of AI or machine learning and AI-enabled EDA tools.

Equal Opportunity and Disclosure

Infineon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references, successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on-boarding documents. In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons.

This offer is contingent upon Infineon's ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon's sole discretion.

Infineon Technologies takes data privacy and identity theft very seriously. As such, we do not request personally-identifiable information (PII) from applicants over the internet or electronically. Please kindly refrain from disclosing your PII electronically during the application process or to unauthorized websites that may purport to be Infineon or any of our affiliates.

This position requires access to documentation that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency, or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8USC 1324b(a)(3).

Salary Information

Salary pay information: Location Indicative salary range Lexington, KY, United States Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate: US$121,840 - US$182,760 In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Innovation

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization. As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener. Are you in? We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity. Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process. Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.