Senior Design Verification Engineer

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Experience: 5+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced  Senior Design Verification Engineer to drive verification activities for  CPU and SoC subsystems using industry-standard verification methodologies and tools. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in  SystemVerilog, UVM, CPU verification, and ASIC/SoC design verification , with practical experience across modern processor architectures such as  RISC-V, ARM, x86, or custom CPU cores .

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of CPU architecture, cache coherency, pipeline execution, AMBA protocols, and verification environments, along with the ability to develop robust testbenches, debug complex failures, and contribute to verification strategy and execution.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute comprehensive  CPU and SoC design verification strategies and test plans.
• Build, enhance, and maintain  UVM-based verification environments using SystemVerilog.
• Develop reusable verification components, sequences, scoreboards, monitors, checkers, and coverage models.
• Verify CPU functionality across architectures such as  RISC-V, ARM, x86, or custom processor cores .
• Develop test scenarios covering CPU pipeline execution, interrupts, exceptions, memory ordering, and architectural behaviour.
• Verify  cache coherency and CPU/SoC subsystem interactions.
• Develop and execute verification for  AMBA protocols , including AXI, AHB, ACE, and CHI.
• Run simulations using industry-standard EDA tools such as  VCS, Xcelium, and Questa .
• Analyse simulation failures, debug complex functional issues, and identify root causes in RTL, testbench, or design behaviour.
• Develop functional and code coverage models and track verification completeness.
• Collaborate with RTL designers and architects to understand specifications and resolve design issues.
• Develop automation and productivity tools using  Python, Perl, and TCL .
• Write and execute low-level tests using  RISC-V or ARM Assembly and C/C++where required.
• Support regression infrastructure, test execution, failure triage, and verification reporting.
• Contribute to verification methodology improvements, reusable infrastructure, and automation initiatives.
• Support advanced verification activities involving  power-aware verification using UPF/CPF , where applicable.
• Contribute to verification of high-speed interfaces such as  PCIe, CXL, and DDR .
• Support emulation-based verification using platforms such as  Palladium, Veloce, or Zebu , where required.
• Mentor junior verification engineers and contribute to technical reviews and knowledge sharing.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

• 5+ years of total ASIC/SoC Design Verification experience , including at least 2+ years of dedicated CPU verification experience.
• Strong hands-on expertise in  SystemVerilog and UVM .
• Practical CPU verification experience with  RISC-V, ARM, x86, or custom processor architectures .
• Strong understanding of  CPU architecture, pipeline execution, cache coherency, memory ordering, interrupts, and exceptions .
• Hands-on experience with  AMBA protocols , particularly AXI, AHB, ACE, and/or CHI.
• Experience with EDA simulation tools such as  Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium, or Siemens Questa .
• Strong experience developing UVM testbenches, sequences, monitors, scoreboards, assertions, and coverage models.
• Working knowledge of  RISC-V/ARM Assembly, C/C++, Python, Perl, and TCL scripting .
• Understanding of  out-of-order execution and modern processor verification concepts.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse complex simulation failures and drive issues through resolution.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across Design, Architecture, Firmware, and Verification teams.
• Experience with  UPF/CPF and power-aware verification is an advantage.
• Exposure to  PCIe, CXL, DDR, or other high-speed interconnects is an advantage.
• Experience with  Palladium, Veloce, Zebu, or other emulation platforms is an advantage.
• B.Tech/M.Tech in  Electronics, VLSI, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.