ASIC Verification Engineer (Python/Cocotb)

Job Title

ASIC Verification Engineer (Python/Cocotb)

Role Summary

Lead verification for complex SoC subsystems using Python-based verification frameworks (Cocotb preferred). The role focuses on DSP and/or CPU subsystem validation, building scalable test environments, and driving verification to closure through tapeout.

Hybrid contract position (3 days onsite / 2 days remote). Typical assignment length: 6–9 months, with potential for temp-to-perm conversion.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 8+ years of ASIC/SoC digital verification experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead verification strategy and execution for large IP and SoC subsystems.
• Design and implement Python-based test frameworks and self-checking Cocotb testbenches.
• Develop scoreboards, functional coverage models, and directed/stress tests to ensure verification completeness.
• Validate DSP and/or CPU subsystems, including algorithm-level Python models where applicable.
• Integrate and maintain regression and CI automation (e.g., GitHub actions or similar).
• Debug RTL, testbench, and interoperability issues; drive fixes through closure to tapeout.
• Collaborate with design, firmware, and system teams to define verification scope and requirements.

Requirements

Key qualifications and desired skills.

• Must-have: 8+ years in ASIC/SoC digital verification; strong Python-based verification experience (Cocotb strongly preferred).
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog/UVM and solid RTL design understanding.
• Experience building self-checking testbenches, scoreboards, and coverage-driven verification environments.
• Proven track record of achieving verification closure on large IP/SoC subsystems.
• Strong debugging skills and experience with regression/CI automation (GitHub or equivalent).
• Nice-to-have: DSP or fixed-point algorithm validation experience with Python models; experience with high-speed interfaces (SerDes, PCIe, USB, Ethernet); background in high-bandwidth/streaming architectures; experience with advanced-node SoCs (≤28nm); exposure to embedded processors or accelerator subsystems.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Oxford Global Resources

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