Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer (Silicon)

TL;DR

Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer (SystemVerilog/UVM): Ensuring architectural correctness and functional robustness of hirify.global’s Atom CPU designs before first silicon with an accent on pre-silicon functional verification of complex CPU and SoC logic. Focus on developing UVM environments, debugging complex RTL issues, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize power and performance.

Location: Hybrid; Must be based in or be able to work from Austin, TX or Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $141,910 - $200,340

Company

Global leader in silicon innovation, powering everything from personal computing to cloud-scale data centers.

What you will do

• Lead pre-silicon functional verification of complex CPU and SoC logic to ensure full architectural compliance.
• Develop and execute verification plans, testbenches, and SystemVerilog/UVM environments for coverage closure.
• Analyze system-level simulations to uncover functional, performance, and power corner-case issues.
• Debug and root-cause complex RTL and microarchitecture issues in collaboration with design teams.
• Influence architecture definitions by providing early verification feedback and identifying design risks.
• Maintain, enhance, and scale verification infrastructure and automation methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 4+ years of experience, or Master's with 2+ years.
• Expertise in Design Verification methodologies using SystemVerilog, UVM, and industry-standard EDA tools.
• Proven experience in pre-silicon verification of CPU, SoC, or complex IP designs.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Strong debugging skills with C/C++ and Linux-based simulation environments.
• Proficiency in Python or Perl scripting for automation and verification efficiency.
• Deep understanding of CPU microarchitecture and computer architecture concepts.
• Experience with system boot flows and low-power state transitions.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on global-scale silicon and influence early architecture decisions.
• Hybrid work model allowing a split between on-site and off-site work.
• Competitive total compensation package including stock bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and vacation programs.
• Collaboration with some of the best silicon engineers in the industry.