Junior Digital Verification Engineer - MCU

Job Title

Junior Digital Verification Engineer - MCU

Role Summary

Junior engineer on the digital verification team focused on microcontroller (MCU) products. The role supports verification of RTL and integration into SoC subsystems, working with designers and validation teams to ensure functional correctness.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Junior). Typically 0–3 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include:

• Develop and run verification tests and simulations for digital RTL.
• Create and maintain testbenches and stimuli to validate functionality.
• Analyze simulation results, debug failures, and document issues.
• Work with RTL designers to reproduce and resolve functional bugs.
• Contribute to verification plans and regression suites.
• Participate in design and verification reviews; maintain verification documentation.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills (concise):

• Must-have: basic understanding of digital logic and RTL concepts; familiarity with simulation and debugging workflows; good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Must-have: scripting ability for test automation (e.g., Python, shell).
• Nice-to-have: experience with SystemVerilog/UVM, knowledge of Verilog/VHDL, or prior verification projects.
• Nice-to-have: exposure to SoC or MCU design and integration flows.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

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.