Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Date Posted: Mar 16, 2025
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Overview
Synaptics is looking for a Sr. Verification Engineer who will be part of SoC Verification team. Your primary focus will be working on IP and SoC Verification. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Digital Design Verification.
Job Duties
* Develop SystemVerilog-UVM testbenches and resolve complex test bench challenges
* Define and implement a functional coverage model to ensure complete design verification
* Ensure the design verification meets sign-off targets, including coverage and test bench qualification
* Develop a deep understanding of complex SoCs and IPs and take end-to-end ownership of their verification
* Contribute to improving the verification strategy and architecture of SoC testbenches
* Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM
* Understanding of industry-standard protocols such as USB, AMBA and I3C
* Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Perl, or Tcl
* Proficiency in C / C++ for embedded CPU verification an advantage
* Good understanding of assertion-based verification methodologies and familiarity with Formal Verification tools
* Proactive, self-starter, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
* Well organized with strong attention to detail; proactively ensures work is accurate
* Positive attitude and work ethic; unafraid to ask questions and explore new ideas
* Good design, programming, and problem-solving skills and able to solve problems through practical use of technology and a solid understanding of product architecture
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly
* Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse cross-functional team
Qualifications (Requirements)
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent
* 5+ years or equivalent of relevant experience in SoC verification
* Experience developing verification components including preparing and executing test plans for complex SoC or subsystems
* Experience of automated systems (e.g. Jenkins)
* Hands-on experience with functional coverage implementation and code coverage analysis
* Experience in CPU verification is desirable
* Hands on experience using Industry standard simulation & debugging tools i.e. Questa/VCS and Verdi etc
Belief in Diversity
Synaptics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
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