Principal Digital IP Verification Engineer (UVM)

TL;DR

Principal Digital IP Verification Engineer (UVM): Performing pre-silicon verification of AI/ML processing blocks and RISC-V processors with an accent on UVM-based verification environments and RTL simulation. Focus on architecting testbenches, ensuring zero-defect IP delivery, and solving complex microprocessor architecture challenges.

Location: Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded and connected devices, focusing on automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.

What you will do

• Perform pre-silicon verification of AI/ML processing blocks, RISC-V processors, and similar digital IPs.
• Define and develop comprehensive IP verification plans based on industry standards and architecture specifications.
• Architect, develop, and maintain UVM-based verification environments for RTL simulation.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to align on IP functionality and system-level use cases.
• Run simulations across RTL, power-aware RTL, gate-level, FPGA, and emulation platforms.
• Execute regressions, analyze results, and drive closure of functional and code coverage.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IP or subsystem verification.
• Advanced knowledge of Verilog, SystemVerilog, and C/C++.
• Strong experience in testbench development using UVM for IP or SoC-level verification.
• Solid understanding of microprocessor architecture, AMBA protocols (AHB, AXI, ACE, CHI), and cache coherency.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, TCL, or Shell.
• English: C1 (Excellent written and verbal communication) required.

Nice to have

• Basic conversational German.
• Experience using AI-based tools to enhance development and verification efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge next-generation AI/ML cores and RISC-V based IP.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical automotive microprocessors and networking solutions.
• Engagement in high-security tasks and certifications requiring a conscious and reliable way of working.