Principal Verification Engineer

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Role Overview

The FPGA Business Unit in Dublin is looking for a seasoned Principal Verification Engineer to contribute to verifying next-generation, secure, low-power FPGA device products. This role demands expertise in cutting-edge verification methodologies and collaboration with multiple teams to ensure first-silicon success.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rigorous verification of complex subsystems and SoCs using a blend of constrained random testing, formal techniques, and C-based verification methods.
• Develop and sustain modular, reusable UVM test environments and verification frameworks.
• Execute RTL-level, power-aware, and gate-level verification activities.
• Drive quality and efficiency improvements by integrating AI/ML-assisted verification approaches.
• Coordinate with emulation and hardware prototyping teams to establish a comprehensive verification strategy.
• Work closely with architecture and design groups for seamless project delivery and silicon success.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to foster their professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in functional verification of complex System on Chip (SoC) designs.
• Proven proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, and formal verification methodologies.
• Strong background in verification methodology development and automation tool creation.
• Knowledge of AI/ML-powered EDA tools and scripting capabilities for verification flow integration.
• Understanding of SoC architectures including ARM and RISC-V.
• Expertise in at least two of these domains: CPU subsystems, PCIe Gen3/4/5, DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X memory interfaces, MIPI DSI/CSI, Ethernet MAC, USB, or security and cryptography IPs.
• Experience with emulation, hardware prototyping, and debugging after silicon tape-out.
• Familiarity with FPGA-based acceleration platforms and simulation/emulation flows.
• Programming and scripting skills in Python, TCL/TK, and C/C++ for automation and validation.
• Experience with industry verification tools from Siemens, Cadence, and Synopsys.
• Usage of revision control systems such as Git, Perforce, or SVN.
• Outstanding debugging and problem-solving capabilities.
• Collaborative experience working across global, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• In-depth knowledge of FPGA architecture is highly advantageous.
• Experience with coverage-driven verification optimized by machine learning techniques.
• Familiarity with complete SoC RTL to silicon delivery flow, including GDSII processes.
• Additional experience in emulation, hardware prototyping, and post-silicon debug techniques is highly desirable.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering with more than eight years of relevant experience is expected.

Additional Information

Position based in Dublin, Ireland with travel requirements estimated between 0 to 25%. Recruitment agencies are not engaged and unsolicited resumes will not be accepted.