Senior Verification Architect — First-Pass Silicon Leader

FHLB Des Moines; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Staff Engineer to lead verification of next-generation 16/32-bit MCUs. You will architect and drive advanced verification strategies, mentor teams, and influence architecture across programs.

The role focuses on SystemVerilog/UVM-based verification, automation frameworks, and ensuring first-pass silicon success, with opportunities for cross-functional impact and leadership without direct management duties.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in digital design verification for SoCs or MCUs.
• Strong expertise in SystemVerilog, UVM, and coverage-driven verification.
• Hands-on experience verifying complex SoCs containing ARM or similar embedded processors.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a senior technical member of a global verification team developing advanced MCU products.
• Own and execute comprehensive SoC-level verification plans from architecture through tape-out.
• Drive verification strategy and best practices to enable first-pass silicon success.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

ARM architectures

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in EE/CE/CS

Tools

JasperGold

VC Formal

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Staff Engineer to lead verification of next-generation 16/32-bit MCUs. You will architect and drive advanced verification strategies, mentor teams, and influence architecture across programs.

The role focuses on SystemVerilog/UVM-based verification, automation frameworks, and ensuring first-pass silicon success, with opportunities for cross-functional impact and leadership without direct management duties.