SoC Design Verification Engineer

Ampere Computing LLC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampere Computing LLC in Oregon seeks a SoC Design Verification Engineer to verify Ampere SoCs from architecture to tapeout, collaborating with architecture, design and post-silicon teams. You will develop verification strategies and environments, create tests, and drive coverage while mentoring colleagues in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration, automation, and rigorous verification across subsystems with a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience verifying complex SoCs or processor-based subsystems.
• Knowledge of AXI, AHB, APB, CHI interface protocols.
• Familiarity with processor-based SoC concepts including memory maps, SMMU, interrupts, reset/clock sequencing, firmware-driven verification, boot and power management flows.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM/OVM and C/C++.
• Hands-on experience developing verification environments, constrained-random verification, and coding assertions.
• Experience using AI to automate workflows.
• Strong debugging, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ambiguity tolerance and growth mindset.
• Nice-to-have: Arm Architecture SoCs, automotive, FuSA, ISO 26262.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute SoC and subsystem verification strategies and test plans.
• Architect, design and implement verification environments, testbenches, assertions, scoreboards, monitors, and coverage models.
• Create tests, debug failures, evaluate design coverage.
• Collaborate with design, architecture, firmware, and post-silicon teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in design and verification reviews and improve methodology and reusable collateral.
• Support verification in simulation and emulation/FPGA as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers.

Skills

SoC verification

AXI/AHB/APB/CHI protocols

SoC concepts

SystemVerilog

UVM/OVM

C/C++

Constrained-random verification

Assertions

Code coverage

AI automation

Debugging

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing by developing SoCs and platform solutions focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute. As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable AI compute for cloud, edge, and physical applications.

AI is showing up in essentially every part of the technology landscape, and we’re focused on delivering the performance, efficiency, and reliability those workloads require. Ampere is building compute silicon and platforms for AI applications spanning a broad range of industries. We focus on solving exciting challenges in areas such as robotics and automotive, among others, but the core of our work is enabling efficient AI at scale and across multiple application domains.

About the Role:

As aSoC Design Verification Engineer, you will contribute to our cutting-edge AI compute solutions by applying your expertise to verify Ampere SoCs from architecture through tapeout. Your work will ensure successful delivery of robust, production ready silicon. You will collaborate closely with architecture, design, and post-silicon teams to develop and execute verification strategies for subsystem and chip-level functionality.

The Design Verification team at Ampere is dedicated to ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of quality and efficiency. We are a collaborative, fast-paced group, committed to leaving no stone unturned in our verification processes.

What You’ll Achieve:

• Develop and execute SoC and subsystem verification strategies, test plans to meet verification sign-off criteria.
• Architect, design and implement verification environments, including testbenches, assertions, scoreboards, monitors, and coverage models.
• Create tests, debug failures, evaluate coverage of design.
• Collaborate with design, architecture, firmware, and post-silicon teams to resolve pre-silicon and post-silicon issues.
• Participate in design and verification reviews, contributing to improvements in methodology, automation, and reusable verification collateral.
• Support other verification activities in simulation and emulation/FPGA when required.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to other engineers in your areas of expertise.

About you:

• 3+ years of experience verifying complex SoCs or processor-based subsystems.
• Knowledge of standard interface protocols like AXI, AHB, APB, CHI.
• Familiarity with processor-based SoC concepts, including memory maps, SMMU, interrupts, reset/clock sequencing, firmware-driven verification, boot and power management flows.
• Proficiency in System Verilog, UVM/OVM and high-level programming languages like C/C++.
• Hands-on experience in developing verification environments, constrained-random verification, coding assertions, and functional/code coverage
• Experience in using agentic/generative AI to automate workflows and accelerate work results.
• Strong debugging, communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Showcase ability to deal with ambiguity and growth mindset in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Additional skills highly desired: Experience with Arm Architecture SoCs or Processor/Media Subsystem Verification; Experience in automotive, FuSA, ISO 26262.

Education:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science& 5 years of related experience or MS degree & 3 years

What we’ll offer:

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $147,000 and $220,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $159,000 and $239,000.

Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.

Benefits highlights include:

• Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future
• Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance
• A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day

And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Description

Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing by developing SoCs and platform solutions focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute. As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable AI compute for cloud, edge, and physical applications.

AI is showing up in essentially every part of the technology landscape, and we’re focused on delivering the performance, efficiency, and reliability those workloads require. Ampere is building compute silicon and platforms for AI applications spanning a broad range of industries. We focus on solving exciting challenges in areas such as robotics and automotive, among others, but the core of our work is enabling efficient AI at scale and across multiple application domains.

About the Role:

As aSoC Design Verification Engineer, you will contribute to our cutting-edge AI compute solutions by applying your expertise to verify Ampere SoCs from architecture through tapeout. Your work will ensure successful delivery of robust, production ready silicon. You will collaborate closely with architecture, design, and post-silicon teams to develop and execute verification strategies for subsystem and chip-level functionality.

The Design Verification team at Ampere is dedicated to ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of quality and efficiency. We are a collaborative, fast-paced group, committed to leaving no stone unturned in our verification processes.

What You’ll Achieve:

• Develop and execute SoC and subsystem verification strategies, test plans to meet verification sign-off criteria.
• Architect, design and implement verification environments, including testbenches, assertions, scoreboards, monitors, and coverage models.
• Create tests, debug failures, evaluate coverage of design.
• Collaborate with design, architecture, firmware, and post-silicon teams to resolve pre-silicon and post-silicon issues.
• Participate in design and verification reviews, contributing to improvements in methodology, automation, and reusable verification collateral.
• Support other verification activities in simulation and emulation/FPGA when required.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to other engineers in your areas of expertise.

About you:

• 3+ years of experience verifying complex SoCs or processor-based subsystems.
• Knowledge of standard interface protocols like AXI, AHB, APB, CHI.
• Familiarity with processor-based SoC concepts, including memory maps, SMMU, interrupts, reset/clock sequencing, firmware-driven verification, boot and power management flows.
• Proficiency in System Verilog, UVM/OVM and high-level programming languages like C/C++.
• Hands-on experience in developing verification environments, constrained-random verification, coding assertions, and functional/code coverage
• Experience in using agentic/generative AI to automate workflows and accelerate work results.
• Strong debugging, communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Showcase ability to deal with ambiguity and growth mindset in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Additional skills highly desired: Experience with Arm Architecture SoCs or Processor/Media Subsystem Verification; Experience in automotive, FuSA, ISO 26262.

Education:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science& 5 years of related experience or MS degree & 3 years

What we’ll offer:

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $147,000 and $220,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $159,000 and $239,000.

Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.

Benefits highlights include:

• Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future
• Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance
• A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day

And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.

#LI-GW1
#LI-Hybrid

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.