Senior System Level Verification Engineer

Axiado Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiado is seeking a Design Verification Technical Team Lead to drive chip level verification of ARM-based SoCs for security-focused edge devices. You will lead test environment development, plan and execute validation, and debug ROM/firmware bringup with cross-functional teams in a fast-growing Silicon Valley company.

You will collaborate with HW and SW teams to diagnose complex issues, develop robust test plans, and ensure high-quality silicon from emulation to post-silicon validation.

Qualifications

• 7 years of DV or validation experience.
• Has worked through complete project cycle of an SOC ASIC chip.
• Thorough understanding of CPU and its debug architecture, as well as SOC system architecture.
• Proficient in programming and modeling typical SOC connected devices, such as JTAG, UART, SPI, I2C.
• Proficient in testplanning, test case development using C, and self checking in such tests.
• Proficient in RTL debugging using waveform viewer.
• Mastery in C programming, and fluent in scripting languages such as Make, Python, Perl and shell script.
• Fluent in documentation and issue tracking using Confluence and Jira tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop SOC system level test environment for simulation and emulation, including log generation, backdoor configuration and device modeling.
• Develop testplan and tests, including error condition tests and stress tests.
• Run and debug tests in regressions, both in simulation and on emulator.
• Work with other teams in root-causing HW issues, and creating system level test cases for them.
• Validation ROM.
• Work with SW team in debugging device driver issues, and OS boots.

Skills

DV/Validation experience

System-level verification

C programming

RTL debugging

Test planning

OS boot debugging

Embedded interfaces

Scripting

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Make

Python

Perl

Job description

Axiado is building the future of AI powered digital infrastructure. We are a fast-growing, well funded silicon, systems, and solutions company pioneering a new category of semiconductor called the Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) that combines advanced hardware security, AI driven resilience and efficiency, and real-time platform management. Our technology protects the world’s most critical infrastructure—from data centers to next generation cloud and AI platforms—by securing systems at the foundation levels of hardware, independent of host CPUs and operating systems.

Founded in 2019 and now over 150 employees are strong, Axiado has evolved into a recognized leader in the convergence of AI, security, and silicon innovation. We partner with and are actively engaged in commercial programs with multiple Tier 1 industry leaders, validating both our technology and our long-term market trajectory. Axiado has also won numerous industry awards for our ground-breaking products and technological innovations, including being named one of Fast Company’s 2025 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Security, winning the 2025 Global InfoSec Award for Outstanding AI Security Solution, and being named a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s 2025 “Start-Up to Watch” award.

At Axiado, developing breakthrough technology takes more than great engineering—it takes a team of exceptional people who collaborate boldly, challenge assumptions, and take pride in building what comes next. We value curiosity, execution, respect, and a shared desire to make a meaningful impact on the security and reliability of the digital world.

Job Description

Design Verification Technical Team Lead position is your opportunity to join one of the industry’s leading companies in Smart Edge SoCs for network/systems control, management security systems, and IOT.

You will be responsible for chip level verification of complex ARM based SOC HW, debugging, and ROM and FW bringup.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop SOC system level test environment for simulation and emulation, including log generation, backdoor configuration and device modeling
• Develop testplan and tests, including error condition tests and stress tests
• Run and debug tests in regressions, both in simulation and on emulator
• Work with other teams in root-causing HW issues, and creating system level test cases for them
• Validation ROM
• Work with SW team in debugging device driver issues, and OS boots

Qualifications

• 7 years of DV or validation experience, and 5 years of system Level verification experience using C
• Has worked through complete project cycle of an SOC ASIC chip
• Thorough understanding of CPU and its debug architecture, as well as SOC system architecture
• Proficient in programming and modeling typical SOC connected devices, such as JTAG, UART, SPI, I2C.
• Proficient in testplanning, test case development using C, and self checking in such tests
• Proficient in RTL debugging using waveform viewer
• Mastery in C programming, and fluent in scripting languages such as Make, Python, Perl and shell script
• Fluent in documentation and issue tracking using Confluence and Jira tools
• Preferred experience in
  • Validation on emulation, FPGA and post-silicon
  • Complex IP interface validation of USB, Ethernet, PCIE, DDR
  • Using AI tools in testplanning, generation and debugging

Additional Information

Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent.

We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are.

Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.