Job Title
Sr Staff/Staff/Senior Engineer– IP Design Verification
Role Summary
As an IP Design Verification Engineer in the Verification R&D team at Renesas, you will be responsible for end-to-end verification of complex digital IPs and subsystems. Your primary goal will be to ensure first-pass silicon success by building verification environments from the ground up using best practices and AI tools.
Experience Level
Mid-level; 5-12 years of experience in SoC Verification domains is required.
Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the role include:
- Own end-to-end verification execution for complex digital IPs and subsystems from specification to sign-off.
- Define and drive IP-level verification strategies, including test plans and coverage models.
- Develop scalable, reusable UVM-based verification environments.
- Lead functional, code, assertion, and cross-coverage closure.
- Apply AI/ML techniques to improve coverage convergence.
- Drive test methodologies for thorough verification.
- Collaborate with other teams for seamless IP integration.
- Review specifications and translate requirements into verification plans.
- Develop advanced checkers, assertions, and monitors.
- Evaluate and adopt next-generation verification tools.
- Mentor junior engineers in verification practices.
- Support Gate-Level Simulation and post-silicon debug as needed.
Requirements
The following qualifications are necessary for this role:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering.
- 5-12 years of experience in SoC Verification.
- Strong expertise in UVM-based testbench architecture.
- Proficient in SystemVerilog, assertions (SVA), and verification best practices.
- Experience with industry-standard protocols such as AMBA (AXI, AHB).
- Solid debugging skills in simulation, emulation, and post-silicon environments.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering is required.
About the Company
Company: Renesas
Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan
Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.

Date Posted: 2026-03-11