Principal IC Design Verification Engineer

Job Title

Principal IC Design Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Join an R&D team developing networking switch and network controller IP (NETC) used in NXP microcontrollers, processors, and switches. The role is focused on architecting and executing verification for Ethernet/networking IP and SoC integration, ensuring timely delivery and high quality for automotive, industrial, and edge products.

Experience Level

Senior — 10+ years experience in IP and SoC design verification.

Responsibilities

Accountable for verification architecture, implementation, and delivery of Ethernet/networking IP and SoC products.

• Architect, design, implement, and verify Ethernet/networking IP for next-generation SoCs.
• Lead UVM/SystemVerilog verification for IP and SoC products.
• Plan and execute verification activities with architecture, design, and verification teams.
• Develop directed and constrained-random tests and verification environments.
• Debug failures, identify root causes, and coordinate fixes with designers.
• Analyze functional and code coverage; modify or add tests to meet coverage goals.
• Perform trade-off analysis on performance versus implementation complexity.
• Produce clear technical documentation for functional and implementation specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement in verification methodology and flows.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• 10+ years of experience with IP and SoC products (verification focus).
• Expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM verification methodology.
• Strong experience with EDA tools and scripting (Python, TCL, Perl, Makefile, Shell) for verification flows.
• Proven experience architecting and implementing verification infrastructure and executing full verification cycles.
• Experience with revision control systems such as Git.
• Understanding of hardware vs software implementation trade-offs.
• Algorithm development experience and strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication; strong documentation skills; collaborative team player.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with formal methods and functional safety verification.
• Knowledge of modern networking technologies and TCP/IP protocols.
• Experience with networking products (routers, bridges, switches).
• Security and cryptography experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (e.g., Electrical or Computer Engineering), or a related technical field is 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.