Senior Staff Engineer, Design Verification

Conductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4+ weeks paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Wellness support programs

Flexible work environment

Charitable giving match

Job summary

A technology leader in AI and ML located in San Jose is seeking an experienced engineer to develop verification infrastructures for AI accelerators. The ideal candidate will possess strong backgrounds in SoC or IP verification, with at least 10 years of industry experience, and is proficient in tools like UVM and SystemVerilog. This role emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving within a diverse and inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industry with a Bachelor's degree.
• 8+ years of experience with a Master's degree.
• 5+ years of experience with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Develop the verification infrastructure for AI accelerator.
• Lead verification for IP blocks.
• Create test benches for validation.

Skills

SoC or IP verification

Test bench development

UVM

SystemVerilog

C/C++

Perl/Python scripting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

FPGA

Emulation platforms

Job description

Overview

To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.

Advancing the World’s Technology Together

Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day—including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs push the boundaries of what’s possible and power the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

The AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) Computing Lab is dedicated to solving the complex system-level challenges posed by the growing demands of future AI/ML workloads. Our team designs and develops scalable platforms that handle the computational and memory requirements of these workloads while minimizing energy consumption and maximizing performance. We collaborate with hardware and software engineers to address challenges posed by AI/ML workloads and explore new computing abstractions that balance hardware and software components. We conduct research and development in emerging technologies across memory, computing, interconnect, and AI/ML to ensure our platforms handle the most demanding workloads of the future. By working together, we aim to revolutionize how AI/ML applications are deployed and executed in an affordable and sustainable manner. Join us in shaping the future of computing!

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

What You’ll Do

• Develop the verification infrastructure and automation environment involved in build, simulation, regression and triages.
• Lead the verification for IP blocks of an AI accelerator by working with architects and RTL engineers.
• Create direct or random testbenches, define verification scope and test plans for functional and performance validation, and close verification quality metrics.
• Provide comprehensive documentation of verification strategy and ensure the test environment is easy to use.
• Mentor junior engineers when necessary.
• Work cross-functionally in debugging failures with design, compiler and simulation engineers.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s with 10+ years, or Master’s with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Strong background in SoC or IP verification and test bench development using UVM, SystemVerilog, C/C++ and scripting languages such as Perl/Python.
• Experience verifying at multiple levels of logic from scratch, starting from complex IP blocks to dies to SoCs to full system testing.
• Understanding RTL and strong overall debugging skills.
• Prior experience with computational logic, interconnect networks and/or memory systems is desirable.
• Strong background in microarchitecture and computer architecture, preferably in AI accelerators.
• Knowledge of FPGA and emulation platforms preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Inclusive, adaptable to diverse global norms of our people.
• Avid learner who uses data to build understanding and approaches challenges with curiosity and resilience.
• Collaborative, building relationships and offering support openly.

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What We Offer

The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on factors including role function and location, as well as knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves.

Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.

Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.

Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.

Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.

Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.

Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. We facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

Base Pay Range

$157,000 - $243,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

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When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We provide comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.

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