Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Verification Engineer to lead the functional verification of complex SoCs and IP blocks for next-generation high-performance computing (HPC), AI acceleration, and data center products. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in SoC/IP functional verification, UVM/SystemVerilog, and coverage-driven methodologies, with a strong focus on ensuring first-pass silicon success.

In this leadership role, you will drive end-to-end verification strategy, collaborate cross-functionally with architecture and design teams, and influence product definition through early design engagement. Experience in Virtual Modeling, SystemC, and TLM is a strong plus, enabling advanced verification flows and early software co-development.

Key Responsibilities

• Verification Planning & Execution
  • Own the definition and implementation of IP and SoC-level verification plans, including test strategy, coverage goals, and schedule.
  • Develop UVM/SystemVerilog-based testbenches for complex IP and SoC subsystems, focusing on scalability, reuse, and maintainability.
  • Lead coverage closure activities, including functional, code, and formal coverage, to ensure comprehensive verification.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with RTL designers, architects, firmware/software teams, and post-silicon validation to align on requirements and drive co-verification strategies.
  • Participate in architecture and microarchitecture reviews, providing verification insights and influencing design for testability and verification efficiency.
• Debug & Root Cause Analysis
  • Perform advanced debug and root cause analysis of complex functional issues, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to drive resolutions.
  • Utilize industry-standard tools for waveform analysis, simulation debug, and emulation/prototyping platforms.
• Methodology & Process Improvement
  • Define and drive best practices in verification methodology, including constrained-random testing, assertion-based verification, and coverage-driven approaches.
  • Contribute to automation and regression flows, optimizing for quality and turnaround time.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship

  • Mentor junior verification engineers, guide technical reviews, and contribute to team development and growth.

  • Champion a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
  • B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in IP and/or SoC verification with a track record of successful silicon products.
• Technical Expertise
  • Proven expertise in UVM/SystemVerilog for developing scalable, reusable verification environments.
  • Strong understanding of complex SoC designs, including memory controllers (DDR5, HBM3), PCIe, CXL, and high-speed interfaces.
  • Experience with coverage-driven verification and closure techniques (functional, code, assertion coverage).
  • Solid background in debugging RTL issues, simulation-based testing, and interaction with emulation/FPGA prototyping teams.
• Verification Tools & Languages
  • Proficient in simulation tools (VCS, Questa, Xcelium), waveform viewers, and scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL) for automation.
  • Familiarity with formal verification tools and techniques is a plus.

Additional information

Preferred/Additional Skills

• Virtual Modeling and System-Level Verification
  • Experience with SystemC and Transaction-Level Modeling (TLM) for creating virtual platforms and enabling early software/hardware co-verification.
  • Knowledge of Virtual Prototype (VP) development for system-level validation and performance modeling.
• Pre-silicon Software Co-verification
  • Exposure to software-hardware integration, including early firmware/driver bring-up on virtual or emulated environments.
• Low-Power Verification
  • Familiarity with power-aware verification methodologies (UPF/CPF) and power intent validation.
• Leadership in Verification Strategy

  • Experience driving complex multi-IP and SoC-level verification efforts, including coordination with global teams.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.

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