Verification Engineer – AI SoC Development

Location: Toronto, Canada; hybrid work model with time split between the assigned hirify.global site and off-site work.

Annual salary: CAD 153,910–217,280.

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor technologies and next-generation computing products.

What you will do

• Build and configure emulation and FPGA models using synthesis, partitioning, and routing tools.
• Develop, test, and debug hardware and software collateral across simulation, emulation, and FPGA environments.
• Define emulation tools, flows, and methodologies that improve verification efficiency, usability, and emulation utilization.
• Accelerate RTL development by improving usability and debugging failing RTL tests on emulation platforms.
• Collaborate with design, silicon validation, and software teams to optimize emulation environments and methodologies.
• Support SoC and IP bring-up, identify testbench root causes, and resolve emulator and FPGA environment challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience; or a PhD with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with emulators such as Palladium or Zebu Emulator.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog and RTL design fundamentals.
• Knowledge of emulation fundamentals and tools, including FPGA prototyping and configurability.
• Experience with debugging tools and methodologies for hardware validation.
• Experience with automation, scripting, and workflow optimization for emulation environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse teams.

Nice to have

• In-depth knowledge of microarchitecture fundamentals and digital design principles.
• Experience debugging complex hardware/software integration issues.
• Experience with hybrid emulation environments, including virtual platforms and FPGA/emulation models.
• Familiarity with firmware development, SoC integration, and emulation performance optimization techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model combining on-site and off-site work.
• Collaborative work with design, silicon validation, and software teams.
• Accessibility accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• Employment is subject to hirify.global’s ethical hiring practices and does not require recruitment or processing fees.