SoC Design Verification Engineer

Job Title

SoC Design Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Verify system-on-chip (SoC) designs for high-performance automotive microcontrollers across the full verification lifecycle. Work on testbench architecture, test plan development, coverage definition, simulation debugging, and cross-functional bug resolution.

Experience Level

Mid-level (5–8 years of SoC verification experience preferred)

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include developing verification infrastructure, executing test plans, and collaborating with design and specification teams to close issues.

• Develop testbenches, testcases and checkers to validate design behavior.
• Debug simulation failures and diagnose design-specification mismatches.
• Contribute to verification flows and methodology to improve efficiency.
• Independently manage verification tasks and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with spec and design teams to identify and resolve bugs.
• Follow Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements in all activities.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• 5–8 years of SoC verification experience, including hands-on test development.
• Proficiency writing tests in SystemVerilog and UVM; strong C programming skills.
• Experience with scripting (Python, Tcl/Tk, Perl) for automation and tooling.
• Familiarity with SoC interconnects and bus protocols such as AXI, AHB, APB.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and technical communication skills.
• Self-motivated, collaborative team player with experience mentoring others.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with RISC-V, ARM, and/or MIPS CPU architectures.
• Knowledge of register description languages (IP-XACT, SystemRDL, UVM RAL).
• Familiarity with functional safety (ISO 26262), fault injection, UPF, gate-level simulation, or formal verification techniques.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Preferred: Master’s degree in a related field. Equivalent practical experience may be considered where indicated.

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.