Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer (CPU/SoC)

Location: Hybrid work model at an hirify.global site in Austin, Texas or Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Annual salary: $122,440–$232,190 USD

Company

hirify.global develops processors and silicon platforms for personal computing, AI, cloud-scale data centers, and edge applications.

What you will do

• Lead pre-silicon functional verification of complex CPU and SoC logic against architectural and microarchitectural specifications.
• Develop verification plans, testbenches, and SystemVerilog/UVM environments, driving functional and coverage closure.
• Define, run, and analyze system-level simulations covering functional, performance, power, and corner-case behavior.
• Debug and root-cause RTL, microarchitecture, and integration issues, driving resolution with design teams.
• Collaborate with CPU architects, RTL designers, power/performance teams, and physical design engineers.
• Maintain and scale verification infrastructure, automation, methodologies, documentation, and design-review processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with design verification methodologies using SystemVerilog, UVM, and industry-standard EDA tools.
• Pre-silicon verification experience with CPU, SoC, or complex IP designs.
• Strong debugging skills with SystemVerilog, C/C++, and Linux-based simulation environments.
• Analytical problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, clear technical communication, and adaptability.

Nice to have

• Python or Perl scripting for verification automation.
• RTL development experience and close interaction with design teams.
• Knowledge of CPU microarchitecture, computer architecture, system boot flows, power management, and low-power features.
• Experience with power/performance verification, including frequency, voltage, and low-power state transitions.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on shipping silicon used at global scale.
• Influence CPU architecture and microarchitecture decisions early in the design cycle.
• Collaborate with silicon engineering specialists across functions.
• Hybrid work combining on-site and off-site work.
• Competitive pay, stock bonuses, health benefits, retirement programs, vacation, and career growth opportunities.