Sr Principal SoC Verification Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Sr Principal SoC Verification Engineer (AI): Developing architecture for functional verification environments and reference models for advanced AI and XPU compute platforms with an accent on SoC verification and test bench development. Focus on writing verification test plans using random techniques, coverage analysis, and streamlining the design of state-of-the-art multi-core SoCs.

Location: San Diego, CA

Salary: $184,400 – $272,950 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides semiconductor solutions that serve as essential building blocks for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Develop the architecture for functional verification environments, including reference models and bus-functional monitors and drivers.
• Write verification test plans using random techniques and coverage analysis to ensure design completeness.
• Develop tests and tune the environment to achieve coverage goals, debugging failures in collaboration with designers.
• Verify boot code and architect tools to streamline the design of state-of-the-art multi-core SoCs.
• Transform engineering requirements into scalable software tools for highly parallel compute environments.
• Perform unit and regression testing of developed software tools.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with 15+ years of verification and firmware/software experience (or MS/PhD with 10+ years).
• Strong background in SoC verification and test bench development using UVM, System Verilog, C/C++, and DPI.
• Deep understanding of verification methodology, including OOP, white-box/black-box testing, and gate-level simulations.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under U.S. export control laws (EAR).
• Strong interpersonal skills and a bias for thoughtful, fact-based action.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Comprehensive family support programs to balance work and home life.
• Robust mental and physical health resources.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate professional milestones.