Principal Digital IP Verification Engineer (Automotive)

Location: Must be based in Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, specializing in automotive, industrial, and IoT technologies.

What you will do

• Define and execute comprehensive verification plans for digital IPs.
• Develop and implement advanced testbenches using UVM, drivers, monitors, and scoreboards.
• Analyze RTL, functional coverage, and assertion coverage results to ensure design quality.
• Apply formal verification methodologies and develop SystemVerilog assertions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor a small team of verification engineers.
• Collaborate with global SoC and IP teams to drive best practices and productivity improvements.

Requirements

• BSEE with 8+ years, MSEE with 5+ years, or PhD with 3+ years of semiconductor industry experience.
• Strong expertise in Verilog and SystemVerilog.
• Proven experience with OVM/UVM and class-based verification methodologies.
• Knowledge of protocols such as DDR, PCIe, and AMBA (CHI, ACE, AXI).
• Experience with formal verification and low-power verification (CPF/UPF).
• Proficiency in scripting with Python, Perl, and UNIX/Linux environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with FPGA, emulation, or prototyping platforms like HAPS, Palladium, or Zebu.
• Familiarity with AI/LLM-based approaches to improve engineering efficiency.
• Experience with VHDL.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous and connected vehicle technologies.
• Collaborative environment with global engineering teams.
• Commitment to professional growth and technical mentorship.
• Equal Opportunity Employer with a focus on inclusive and diverse workplace practices.