IP Verification Engineer

Role Summary

The IP Verification Engineer designs, develops, validates, and debugs software abstractions and frameworks for acceleration with FPGAs to support embedded, data center, and communication clients.

Experience Level

Mid-level (5+ years of experience)

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with architects and design engineers to understand IP specifications and define comprehensive verification strategies and detailed test plans.
• Develop robust, reusable, and constrained-random verification environments using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Create and implement directed and random test cases and test sequences to exercise design functionality and uncover potential bugs.
• Develop verification components, including drivers, monitors, scoreboards, and checkers.
• Utilize SystemVerilog Assertions and formal verification methods to enhance bug detection and verify complex properties.
• Execute simulation regressions, debug test failures, analyze root causes, and work with designers to implement corrective measures.
• Define and track functional and code coverage metrics to ensure verification completeness and drive coverage closure.
• Develop automation scripts and infrastructure using languages like Python or Perl to improve verification efficiency and flows.
• Participate in technical reviews of specifications, design documents, and test plans, providing valuable input and feedback.

Requirements

The following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in ASIC or FPGA design verification.
• Expertise in Hardware Description Languages such as Verilog or VHDL and Hardware Verification Languages like SystemVerilog.
• Strong hands-on experience in developing UVM-based testbenches and verification components.
• Proficiency in modern verification methodologies, including coverage-driven verification and assertion-based verification.
• Familiarity with industry-standard protocols such as AMBA, PCIe, or Ethernet.
• Experience with simulation and debug tools.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Perl, or Tcl for automation and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Education Requirements

Expected background includes a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

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.