SoC Verification Lead Engineer

Job qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Microelectronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering,
• 8+ years of experience in SoC and UVM verification
• Understanding of SoC architecture and functionality
• Understanding of directed and constrained random verification methodology Good knowledge in UVM, Verilog, SystemVerilog, C/C++, Shell, Python
• Strong debug, logical thinking and analytical skills 
• Good English communication skills, both verbal and written.

Job responsibilities:

• Define and own verification plans, methodologies, and coverage strategies for complex SoC designs
• Architect and implement UVM-based verification environments from scratch and enhance existing frameworks
• Drive block-level, subsystem-level, and full-chip verification
• Develop and maintain SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches, including:
  • Agents, sequences, drivers, monitors, and scoreboards
  • Reusable verification IPs (VIPs)
• Integrate industry-standard VIPs (AXI, AHB, APB, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, etc.)
• Lead SoC integration verification, including:
  • CPU subsystems (ARM architecture)
  • Interconnects, memory subsystems, clocks, resets, and power domains
• Validate boot flows, firmware interactions, and system-level use cases
• Collaborate with firmware and software teams for HW/SW co-verification
• Experience in Gate level simulations and debug of gate level simulations
• Experience in formal verification methodology
• Perform root-cause analysis of functional, protocol, and performance issues
• Own functional and code coverage closure
• Drive regression, triage failures, and ensure quality sign-off
• Mentor junior and mid-level verification engineers
• Act as technical lead or owner for key verification deliverables
• Work closely with design, DFT, validation, and software teams

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