Principal Verification Engineer

Job Title

Principal Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Lead verification of complex digital integrated circuits at block, subsystem, and device levels. Develop verification strategies, build and maintain UVM/SystemVerilog testbenches, run regressions, and collaborate with design, software, and validation teams to deliver production-quality silicon.

Provide technical leadership, improve verification methodologies, and mentor team members.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Requires 8+ years of relevant verification experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Own verification for blocks, subsystems, or devices and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Plan verification activities, define coverage goals, and develop/maintain UVM/SystemVerilog testbenches.
• Implement directed, constrained-random, and formal verification strategies and run regression suites.
• Debug failures, perform root-cause analysis on RTL and testbench issues, and coordinate fixes with design teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers; coordinate with design leads to meet delivery targets.
• Collaborate with software and system validation teams during prototype and product validation phases.
• Automate verification flows and develop supporting scripts/tools in Tcl/Perl/Python or similar languages.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Proven experience with SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL and verification methodologies such as UVM, formal verification, and constrained-random verification.
• Strong coding ability and experience with scripting (Tcl, Perl, Python) and C/C++.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience contributing to verification toolsets, flows, or methodology improvements.
• Travel: up to 25%.

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.