Senior Design Verification Infrastructure Engineer - VIPs and Testbench

Job Title

Senior Design Verification Infrastructure Engineer - VIPs and Testbench

Role Summary

Develop and maintain the verification platform that provides reusable VIPs, AIPs, testbench components, and libraries used across SiFive for design verification and validation. Collaborate with design verification teams to integrate SystemVerilog/UVM components and Chisel-based platform libraries.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 3+ years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Architect, develop, and maintain the Verification Platform to support scalable verification and validation activities.
• Implement Verification Platform libraries in Scala/Chisel for test harnesses, stimulus, scoreboards, and generators.
• Design, implement, and maintain VIPs, AIPs, and other testbench components using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Create test plans and testbenches; verify and release testbench components to production quality.
• Educate and support design verification teams on platform best practices and integration.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• Hands-on design verification experience with SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Proven experience designing and verifying VIPs, AIPs, and other testbench components.
• Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices and ability to produce reusable infrastructure.
• Strong collaboration skills with design verification and validation teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Chisel and Scala, or Python scripting.
• Familiarity with EDA tools and verification flows; knowledge of DevOps, build systems, and CI/CD.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is typically expected (BS/MS/PhD).

About the Company

Company: SiFive

Headquarters: San Mateo, California, United States

SiFive is a pioneering company in the RISC-V ecosystem, focused on transforming the future of computing by delivering high-performance, data-intensive RISC-V solutions. Their compute platforms empower leading technology firms to innovate across various markets, including AI, machine learning, and automotive sectors. SiFive is recognized for its commitment to ongoing innovation and fostering collaboration among talented teams, impacting lives by enabling advanced chip design.