Principal Design Verification Engineer (PCIe/UAL)

TL;DR

Principal Design Verification Engineer (PCIe/UAL): Developing the architecture for functional verification environments for high-speed data transfer chips with an accent on reference models and bus-functional monitors. Focus on writing detailed test plans, debugging multi-core SoC failures, and streamlining verification tools.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $158,600 - $237,600 per annum

Company

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

What you will do

• Architect functional verification environments, including reference models, bus-functional monitors, and drivers.
• Create comprehensive verification test plans using random techniques and coverage analysis.
• Develop and tune tests to achieve coverage goals and debug failures in collaboration with designers.
• Verify boot code and maintain tools to optimize the design of state-of-the-art multi-core SoCs.
• Translate engineering requirements into scalable software tools for parallel compute environments.
• Perform unit and regression testing for internal software tools.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• 10-12 years of relevant professional experience.
• Expertise in System Verilog and UVM.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Perl and EDA Verification tools.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design and Linux O.S.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under U.S. export control laws (EAR).

Nice to have

• Strong programming skills in C++ and ARM assembly.
• Prior working knowledge of UAL or PCIe protocols.

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 for milestones and contributions.

Hiring process

• Evaluation of individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time.
• Strict prohibition of AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) during interviews; use leads to disqualification.