Design Verification Engineer - 2027 New College Graduate

Job Title

Design Verification Engineer - 2027 New College Graduate

Role Summary

Join the MIPS (a GlobalFoundries company) CPU verification team to verify processor components, with emphasis on CPU core functionality, performance, and modeling. The role involves developing and executing verification plans and working with architects and designers to ensure design quality.

This position is based in Richardson, TX and provides hands-on experience with UVM/SystemVerilog verification flows in a production semiconductor environment.

Experience Level

Entry-level (New college graduate). Intended for recent graduates; typically 0–2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include:

• Perform functional verification of CPU cores and related subsystems.
• Interpret microarchitectural specifications and develop verification strategies.
• Develop and execute verification plans; create testbenches and test cases.
• Write directed and constrained-random tests in SystemVerilog, and tests in C and assembly.
• Use UVM-based environments for coverage-driven verification and analyze coverage reports to close gaps.
• Automate regression and verification flows using Python, Perl, or shell scripting.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to ensure design quality and performance.
• Perform work in a safe and responsible manner and support EHS requirements.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and behaviours:

• Hands-on experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, and constrained-random verification.
• Familiarity with CPU architectures such as RISC-V, ARM, or MIPS.
• Basic understanding of cache and coherency concepts.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Perl, or shell.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and strong written/verbal technical communication.
• Self-motivated and able to collaborate effectively on project goals.
• English fluency (written and verbal).

Nice-to-have:

• Prior internship or co-op experience in verification or related fields.
• Exposure to interconnect protocols (AXI, ACE, CHI) and FPGA prototyping or emulation platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited program. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 required. (Targeted to new college graduates.)

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.