Digital Verification Engineer

Job Title

Digital Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Design and execute digital verification for IP, subsystem, and SoC projects. Work with architecture, systems, and design teams to produce verification plans, testbenches, and infrastructure to validate functionality and support product release.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No specific years of experience stated.

Responsibilities

The engineer will implement and run verification plans, debug designs and silicon, and improve automation and coverage.

• Develop verification plans, test cases, and verification IP for IP/sub-system/SoC level verification.
• Design, implement, and maintain UVM test benches and simulation models.
• Execute regressions and coverage runs; analyze gaps and implement strategies to improve coverage.
• Debug RTL and silicon; perform digital silicon validation using development boards and lab equipment.
• Develop scripts and automation to enhance test execution and reporting.
• Collaborate with architecture, systems, design, and other functional teams to support product release.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and tools for the role.

• Computer architecture and microprocessor system design.
• Digital integrated circuit design and RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog).
• UVM-based verification and experience with coverage-driven verification.
• Formal verification experience.
• Programming in Python or C/C++ for testbench automation and scripting.
• Familiarity with cache architectures and the AHB protocol.
• Experience with functional simulation, regression flows, and test infrastructure.
• Hands-on silicon bring-up and use of lab/debug equipment for validation.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Engineering (or foreign equivalent) or related field. The posting also references graduate-level coursework, internships, or related occupational experience as relevant background.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.