Principal Verification Engineer

Job Title

Principal Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Principal Verification Engineer responsible for planning and executing verification of digital integrated circuits at the block, subsystem, or device level within a semiconductor product-development team. Works with architects, design leads, software and validation teams to deliver production-ready silicon.

This is a hands-on verification role focused on UVM/SystemVerilog testbench development, verification platform building, and driving closure of functional issues.

Experience Level

Senior - requires 8+ years of related verification experience.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include designing and running verification plans, building verification infrastructure, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

• Own verification for complex blocks, subsystems, or devices; ensure compliance with functional specifications.
• Plan verification activities, develop testbenches, and execute directed and constrained-random tests.
• Develop verification platforms using UVM and SystemVerilog.
• Debug RTL and environment-level issues; drive closure of functional bugs to sign-off.
• Partner with design leads to deliver verified RTL and ensure integration with software/validation teams.
• Participate in product validation during prototype stages and support lab/system-level testing.
• Contribute to improvement of verification methodologies and tools used by the team.

Requirements

Key must-have skills and technologies for immediate success in this role.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in digital ASIC/SoC verification.
• Strong coding and scripting skills; experience with Tcl, Perl or Python.
• Experience verifying RTL implemented in SystemVerilog/Verilog or VHDL.
• Experience with UVM and constrained-random verification methodologies.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for test tools or firmware integration.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to collaborate across teams.
• Nice-to-have: formal verification experience and prior device-level or networking semiconductor domain exposure.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

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.