Technical Staff Engineer - Verification

Microchip Technology Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 91,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Chandler, AZ seeks an experienced verification engineer for our FPGA Business Unit to verify next-gen, secure, low-power FPGA devices. You will build reusable UVM test benches and drive advanced verification across RTL, emulation, and post-silicon steps.

You will apply AI/ML-driven verification, collaborate with architecture and design teams, mentor juniors, and contribute to first-silicon success in a global organization with strong values and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12.5+ years in functional verification of complex SoC designs.
• Expertise in SystemVerilog, UVM, formal verification methodologies.
• Experience with methodology development and tool automation.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-driven EDA tools and scripting for flow integration.
• Good understanding of SoC architectures - ARM/RISC-V.
• Exposure to emulation, hardware prototyping and post-silicon debug.
• Python, TCL/TK, and C/C++ for automation and validation.
• Familiarity with Siemens/Cadence/Synopsys verification suites; Git/Perforce/svn.

Responsibilities

• Verification of complex subsystems and SoC using an optimal combination of constrained random, formal and C based verification methodologies.
• Develop and maintain highly reusable UVM based test benches and verification environments.
• Involve in RTL, power aware and gate level verification.
• Contribute to quality and productivity by using AI/ML-enabled verification methodologies
• Collaborate with emulation and hardware prototyping teams to define a unified verification methodology.
• Collaborate with architecture and design teams to ensure seamless execution and first-silicon success.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

Formal verification

AI/ML verification

Python

TCL/TK

C/C++

ARM/RISC-V

Emulation flow

Cross-functional collab

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence tools

Synopsys tools

Siemens tools

Git

Perforce

SVN

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description

The FPGA Business Unit of Microchip Technology Inc is seeking an experienced and innovative verification engineer for our team in Chandler, Arizona to work on the verification of our next generation, highly secure, low-power FPGA device products.

Key Responsibilities

• Verification of complex subsystems and SoC using an optimal combination of constrained random, formal and C based verification methodologies.
• Develop and maintain highly reusable UVM based test benches and verification environments.
• Involve in RTL, power aware and gate level verification.
• Contribute to quality and productivity be using AI/ML-enabled verification methodologies
• Collaborate with emulation and hardware prototyping teams to define a unified verification methodology.
• Collaborate with architecture and design teams to ensure seamless execution and first-silicon success.
• Mentor junior team members.

Requirements/Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 12.5+ years in functional verification of complex SoC designs
• Expertise in System Verilog, UVM, formal verification methodologies
• Proven experience in methodology development and tool automation.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-driven EDA tools and scripting for flow integration.
• Good understanding of SoC architectures - ARM/RISC-V
• Expertise in at least two of the following domains/peripherals
• CPU subsystems
• PCIe Gen3/Gen4/Gen5
• DDR4/DDR5, LPDDR4X
• MIPI DSI/CSI
• Ethernet MAC
• USB
• Security and cryptography IPs.
• Exposure to emulation, hardware prototyping and post-silicon debug
• Experience with FPGA-based acceleration platforms and simulation/emulation flows.
• Software & Scripting:
• Python, TCL/TK, and C/C++ for automation and validation.
• Tools:
• Familiarity with Siemens/Cadence/Synopsys verification suites
• Revision control systems (Git, Perforce, svn).
• Excellent debug skills
• Experience working with global cross functional teams
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills

• Highly Desirable: Strong understanding of FPGA architecture
• Experience with coverage-driven verification using ML-based optimizations.
• Experience in emulation, hardware prototyping and post-silicon debug,
• Knowledge and exposure to complete SOC RTL to GDS to silicon release flow.

Required Education

• BS or MS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 12+ years of experience

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing

Pay Range

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

• Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $91,000 - $232,000.*

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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