Senior Principal DV Engineer

Job Title

Senior Principal DV Engineer

Role Summary

The Senior Principal DV Engineer will lead the verification strategy and execution for complex SoCs, utilizing over 20 years of expertise in ARM-based microcontrollers and low-power design verification. This hands-on role requires strong technical skills and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Experience Level

Senior level, with 15 to 20 years of experience in SoC/IP verification.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include:

• Define and execute SoC-level and IP-level verification strategy, methodology, and coverage goals.
• Develop, debug, and run UVM-based verification environments for RTL/netlist simulation.
• Create test cases, run simulations, debug test cases, and collect and analyze code/functional coverage.
• Drive DV closure on diverse IPs and subsystems, ensuring maximum coverage and quality.
• Mentor team members and collaborate with design teams for issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with functional safety and security requirements.

Requirements

Essential qualifications include:

• Technical Skills: Expertise in ARM-based microcontrollers, SystemVerilog, UVM, and experience with low-power verification.
• Familiarity with EDA tools like Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium, and Mentor Questa.
• Knowledge of various interfaces such as SPI, I²C, UART, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, CAN, and eSPI.
• Strong understanding of assertions (SVA) and functional coverage.

Soft skills needed:

• Effective communication skills and teamwork.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microelectronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.

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.