Senior Staff Design Verification Engineer (Memory Sub-System)

TL;DR

Senior Staff Design Verification Engineer (Memory Sub-System): Developing and executing verification plans for high-speed memory interfaces like DDR, LPDDR, and HBM with an accent on UVM/System Verilog-based environments. Focus on protocol-level verification, coverage-driven validation, and ensuring spec compliance for advanced custom chips in hyperscale cloud and AI data centers.

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Salary: $134,390 - $201,300 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a leading semiconductor company providing essential data infrastructure solutions for enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for high-speed memory interfaces.
• Build and enhance UVM/System Verilog-based verification environments.
• Develop test benches, sequences, and checkers for functional and performance validation.
• Perform protocol-level verification for memory controllers and PHY interfaces.
• Analyze and debug simulation failures to identify root causes and drive resolution.
• Collaborate with design, architecture, and firmware teams to ensure coverage closure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience in ASIC/SoC verification.
• Strong knowledge of DDR, LPDDR, or HBM protocols and architecture.
• Expertise in System Verilog and UVM methodology.
• Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of JEDEC standards.
• Experience with assertion-based verification (SVA).
• Exposure to performance modeling and traffic generation.
• Experience with emulation platforms like Palladium or Veloce.
• Scripting skills in Python, Perl, or Shell.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including financial well-being and family support programs.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Robust mental health resources and physical health support.
• Recognition and service awards for contributions and milestones.

Hiring process

• Interviews are conducted in real time to evaluate experience and thought process.
• Use of AI tools during interviews is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.