Director, Design Verification

Job Title

Director, Design Verification

Role Summary

Lead and manage the SoC design verification effort within Samsung Semiconductor's DRAM Development Lab SOC team. Own verification strategy, execution, and first-pass silicon success for prototype and production SoCs.

This position requires daily onsite presence at the San Jose HQ (5 days/week) and close collaboration with Architecture, Design, Firmware, and Validation teams.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting requests 15+ years of experience in ASIC verification and several years of verification team leadership.

Responsibilities

Accountable for end-to-end SoC verification delivery and team leadership.

• Define and implement SoC verification strategy, methodology, and flows.
• Lead engineers to achieve verification signoffs and first-pass silicon success.
• Plan and manage resources across multiple concurrent projects, schedules, and risks.
• Coordinate verification requirements and targets with Architecture, Design, Firmware, and Validation teams.
• Participate in defining and improving development milestones and verification flows.
• Provide post-silicon bring-up and debug support.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, experience, and leadership attributes.

• 15+ years of practical experience in ASIC verification preferred, with several years in verification team leadership.
• Proven track record of multiple successful tape-outs.
• Expert-level experience with UVM, SystemVerilog, and C++.
• Deep knowledge of verification flows, methodologies, and EDA/tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex project schedules, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally.
• Collaborative, inclusive leader who mentors engineers and adapts across global teams.
• Self-motivated problem-solver with a bias for learning and innovation.

Education Requirements

BE required; MS preferred in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science (as stated in the source).

About the Company

Company: Samsung Semiconductor

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Samsung Semiconductor is a global leader in semiconductor technology, providing innovative solutions for diverse applications including smartphones, electric vehicles, and data centers. As part of Samsung's Advanced Institute of Technology, the company focuses on cutting-edge research in areas such as CPU microarchitecture, AI, and HPC, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment for its employees to thrive and innovate.