Principal Design Verification Engineer

Job Title

Principal Design Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Join the CPU verification team to develop and execute verification plans for CPU core functionality, coherency, and cache subsystems. The role focuses on creating testbenches, writing directed and constrained-random tests, and using coverage-driven methodologies to validate processor designs.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 8+ years of design verification experience, preferably in CPU or SoC verification.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities involve verification of CPU cores and associated subsystems, working with architects and designers to ensure functional correctness and coverage closure.

• Perform functional verification of CPU cores and subsystems (coherency and cache controllers).
• Interpret microarchitectural specifications and define verification strategies.
• Develop verification plans, testbenches, and test cases.
• Write directed and constrained-random tests in SystemVerilog, C, and assembly.
• Use UVM-based environments for coverage-driven verification and analyze coverage reports.
• Automate regression and verification flows using scripting (Python, Perl, Shell).
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to debug issues and improve design quality and performance.
• Follow Environmental, Health, Safety & Security practices in all activities.

Requirements

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

• 8+ years of experience in design verification, preferably with CPU or SoC projects.
• Hands-on experience with SystemVerilog and UVM; constrained-random verification experience.
• Familiarity with CPU architectures such as RISC-V, ARM, or MIPS.
• Basic understanding of cache and coherency concepts and related verification challenges.
• Strong scripting skills for automation and regression (Python, Perl, Shell).

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (specified). No other degrees or certifications are listed.

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.