Design Verification Engineer

TL;DR

Design Verification Engineer: Participate in all aspects of digital verification for complete mixed-signal IC developments, work on complex verification systems and contribute towards improvements in verification methodology. Focus on defining IC verification plans, creating reliable testbenches, and debugging complex RTL and gate-level designs.

Location: Hybrid (2+ days in-office in Edinburgh or Newbury, UK). Must be based within commutable distance or willing to relocate to the UK.

Company

hirify.global is a long-standing mixed-signal processing company focused on innovative end-user solutions for top consumer brands, known for its award-winning inclusive culture.

What you will do

• Define IC verification plans linking product requirements to detailed testcases.
• Lead teams of verification engineers to deliver thoroughly verified ICs.
• Create reliable and reusable testbenches for complex subsystems and ICs.
• Participate in verification specialist groups and contribute to methodology discussions.
• Support and coach the verification team on methodology practices.
• Engage hands-on in project design and verification.

Requirements

• BEng / BSc / MEng / MSc Degree or equivalent in Electronics/Computer Science or related discipline.
• Proven track record in delivering first-time success with complex mixed-signal ICs.
• Experience with metric-driven verification, planning, requirements extraction, and constrained random verification.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog, including SVA.
• Experience with testbench design using verification frameworks like UVM/OVM/VMM.
• Strong debugging skills for RTL, testbenches, OOP, and gate-level (including SDF).
• English: B2 required.
• Work authorization for the UK is required, as no export license sponsorship is provided.

Nice to have

• Formal verification and verification qualification techniques.
• Scripting experience (Ruby, sh/csh, TCL, Make, Perl).
• Power-aware verification (CPF/UPF).
• Experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) design patterns.

Culture & Benefits

• Offers personal and professional development opportunities.
• Uniquely flat culture built on inclusion and fairness.
• Meaningful community engagement and enjoyable employee experiences.
• Hybrid work schedule with 2+ days in-office, based on business needs and team preference.