SoC Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

SoC Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer (Embedded): Performing functional logic verification of integrated SoCs to ensure specifications are met with an accent on scalable verification plans, test benches, and emulation models. Focus on root-causing presilicon bugs, implementing corrective measures, and collaborating with architects to improve complex microarchitectural features.

Location: On-site in Guadalajara, Mexico

Company

A global leader in semiconductor design and manufacturing, specifically within the Data Center Group (DCG) focusing on Xeon-based and custom x86 solutions.

What you will do

• Develop scalable and reusable verification plans, test benches, and environments for blocks, subsystems, and SoCs.
• Execute emulation and system simulation models to analyze power, performance, and uncover design bugs.
• Perform root cause analysis and debug issues within the pre-silicon environment to implement corrective measures.
• Collaborate with SoC architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to enhance complex architectural features.
• Integrate security activities into test plans, including regression and debug tests for security coverage.
• Maintain and improve existing functional verification infrastructure and methodologies based on post-silicon learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ months of experience in industry-standard verification methodologies such as UVM, SystemVerilog, or Digital Design.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Must have unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico (no visa or immigration sponsorship available).

Nice to have

• 3+ years of experience with SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and simulation tools like VCS, Xcelium, or Questa.
• Experience with ARM-based SoC architectures and AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB).
• Knowledge of memory subsystems, cache coherency, and power management.
• Scripting proficiency in Perl, Tcl, or Shell, and experience with Linux/Unix and version control (Git, Perforce).

Culture & Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge technology including AI-accelerated systems and HPC environments.
• Collaborative cross-functional team environment solving complex technical challenges.
• Exposure to the full lifecycle of pre-silicon functional verification.
• Commitment to ethical hiring practices and Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance.