DFX Verification Engineer

Job Title

DFX Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Senior verification role focused on Design-for-Debug (DFX) and full-chip/system verification for SoC and FPGA designs. The engineer will define verification strategy, create UVM-based testbenches and test cases, and work with design, software and architecture teams to reach coverage goals.

Experience Level

Mid-level (typical: 5+ years of experience in complex ASIC design or verification). Suitable for engineers with substantial hands-on verification experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and execute pre-silicon system verification for SoC, FPGA and full-chip designs.
• Develop UVM testbenches and create test cases to validate DFX/debug architectures.
• Define verification strategies, methodologies and test plans to achieve coverage targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional verification efforts with design, software and architecture teams.
• Use system-level applications to verify performance and identify gaps.
• Support emulation-based verification where applicable (preferred, not mandatory).

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills:

• Must-have: 5+ years experience with complex ASIC designs and/or verification.
• Must-have: Proficient with SystemVerilog and UVM verification methodology.
• Must-have: Experience with formal verification methods.
• Must-have: Experience verifying DFX/debug architectures (JTAG, USB, PCIe-based debug, internal signal visualization).
• Must-have: Good communication skills and experience working with distributed teams.
• Preferred: Experience with ARM and RISC debug architectures and design verification of those interfaces.
• Preferred: Familiarity with UltraSoC or Tessent Embedded Analytics debug architectures.
• Preferred: Experience with emulation platforms.
• Desired tooling: Scripting proficiency in Linux/Unix environments; Perl and/or Python is desirable.
• Other: Ability to adapt in a dynamic engineering environment.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Altera

Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Altera provides leadership programmable solutions for applications ranging from cloud to edge, unveiling limitless AI possibilities. Their extensive product portfolio includes FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, and System on Modules aimed at accelerating innovation in various fields.