Principal Engineer - Verification
MicrochipJob Title
Principal Engineer - Verification
Role Summary
Senior Verification engineer responsible for block-level verification of SoC components. Work within a verification team in Chennai to develop verification plans, build UVM/SystemVerilog testbenches, run regressions, analyze coverage, and collaborate with RTL designers to close functional issues.
Experience Level
Senior level - requires approximately 10+ years of relevant verification experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include designing and executing verification strategies for block-level IP and helping integrate verification at the SoC level.
- Develop verification test plans from design specifications.
- Implement test environments using SystemVerilog and UVM/OVM methodologies.
- Integrate with RTL and perform initial simulation bring-up.
- Create and run multiple test cases and manage regression runs.
- Generate and analyze functional and code coverage; correlate coverage to the test plan.
- Work with design engineers to identify and resolve functional issues.
- Mentor peers and contribute to verification best practices.
Requirements
Key technical skills and experience required or strongly preferred.
- Domain expertise in AHB, AXI, PCIe, USB, and Ethernet IPs.
- Languages: Verilog and SystemVerilog (must).
- Verification methodologies: UVM or OVM (at least one).
- Experience with EDA simulators such as QuestaSim, VCS, NCSim, or NCVerilog (at least one).
- Experience developing testbench components at block and SoC level and writing test sequences and plans.
- Familiarity with functional coverage, code coverage and assertions (SVA/PSL/OVA) is desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective written and verbal English communication.
- Team player with the ability to work in a competitive, delivery-driven environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (ECE, EE) or related fields such as Computer Science/IT (CSE, IT) is preferred; the posting also allows equivalent practical experience. The role references a requirement of more than 10 years of work experience.
About the Company
Company: Microchip
Headquarters: Chandler, Arizona, USA
Microchip is a leading semiconductor company focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance the human experience. With a commitment to empowering innovation, Microchip prioritizes the value of its employees by fostering a culture that supports their growth and contributions.
