IC Design Verification Engineer

Job Title

IC Design Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Develop and verify Ethernet/networking IP and network controller IP cores (NETC) for integration into next-generation microcontrollers, processors, and switches. Work within a central R&D organization (AI and Chip Engineering) delivering IP for automotive, industrial, edge and networking markets.

The role focuses on UVM/SystemVerilog-based verification, building verification infrastructure, and ensuring high-quality IP delivery for complex SoC products.

Experience Level

Senior — 10+ years of experience in IP and System on Chip (SoC) product verification and development.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include design and verification of high-performance networking IP and delivery of robust verification environments and tests.

• Architect, design, implement, and verify Ethernet/networking IP for integration into SoCs.
• Design and implement UVM-based verification environments for IP and SoC products.
• Develop directed and constrained-random tests; maintain and extend verification infrastructure.
• Perform trade-off analyses of performance versus implementation complexity.
• Debug test failures, identify root causes, and collaborate with architects and designers to resolve defects.
• Monitor and improve functional and code coverage; adjust tests or constraints to meet coverage goals.
• Plan and coordinate verification activities with IP architecture, design, and verification teams to meet delivery schedules.
• Produce clear technical documentation, including functional and implementation specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement in verification methodology and tools.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience required to perform the role.

• Must-have: Strong expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM verification methodologies.
• Must-have: Proven experience architecting and implementing design verification infrastructure and executing full verification cycles for IP/SoC.
• Must-have: Proficiency with EDA tools and scripting for verification flows (Python, TCL, Perl, Makefile, Shell).
• Must-have: Experience with revision control systems such as Git.
• Must-have: Solid understanding of IP & SoC development methodology and verification tools.
• Must-have: Strong problem-solving, algorithm development, documentation, and communication skills; ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with Formal methods and Functional Safety verification.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP) and experience with routers, bridges, or switches.
• Nice-to-have: Security and cryptography experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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.