Sr. ASIC Verification Engineer

Insight Global; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Sr. ASIC Verification Engineer for a top semiconductor client. The role focuses on developing high-level functional reference models and verification environments for ASIC and SoC products, collaborating with architecture and RTL teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in ASIC/SoC verification, strong SystemC, C++, SystemVerilog, and UVM experience, and a passion for solving complex system-level challenges with rigorous debugging and verification leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of ASIC/SoC verification experience in semiconductor product development.
• Strong object-oriented programming experience with SystemC and/or C++.
• Strong experience developing verification environments using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Deep understanding of digital architecture and system-level design concepts.
• Experience developing high-level reference models for ASIC/SoC verification.
• Strong debugging and functional verification expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level functional reference models to verify complex ASIC and SoC designs.
• Create and maintain SystemC/C++ models representing expected system behavior.
• Build and enhance verification environments using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Partner with architects and RTL designers to understand design intent and functionality.
• Debug complex functional issues across system and block-level environments.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of verification failures.
• Lead and influence global verification initiatives and best practices.
• Validate architectural features and ensure design correctness throughout development.

Skills

SystemC

C++

SystemVerilog

UVM

Object-oriented programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Sr. ASIC Verification Engineer for a top semiconductor client. This candidate will join a highly specialized ASIC Reference Model team responsible for developing high-level functional models used to verify advanced ASIC and SoC products. The ideal engineer will leverage strong SystemC, C++, SystemVerilog, and UVM expertise to model expected system behavior, support complex verification initiatives, and collaborate closely with architecture and RTL design teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technical contributor who enjoys solving challenging system-level problems, driving complex debug efforts, and influencing global verification strategies for cutting-edge semiconductor technologies.

Day-to-Day:

• Develop high-level functional reference models to verify complex ASIC and SoC designs
• Create and maintain SystemC/C++ models representing expected system behavior
• Build and enhance verification environments using SystemVerilog and UVM
• Partner with architects and RTL designers to understand design intent and functionality
• Debug complex functional issues across system and block-level environments
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of verification failures
• Lead and influence global verification initiatives and best practices
• Validate architectural features and ensure design correctness throughout development

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• 8+ years of ASIC/SoC verification experience in semiconductor product development
• Strong object-oriented programming experience with SystemC and/or C++
• Strong experience developing verification environments using SystemVerilog and UVM
• Deep understanding of digital architecture and system-level design concepts
• Experience developing high-level reference models for ASIC/SoC verification
• Strong debugging and functional verification expertise

Plusses:

• Advanced degree in a related technical field
• Experience leading global verification efforts
• Experience collaborating closely with architects and RTL design teams
• Semiconductor test and automation industry experience
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities

Direct Placement Roles:

Compensation:

$154,000 to $307,000 per year annual salary. [If client has provided an exact salary, then no need to use a range; also, if the client has provided an hourly rate, then use same hourly language from the Contract/Contract-to-Hire section above.]

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.