Staff Engineer, Design Verification
Samsung SemiconductorJob Title
Staff Engineer, Design Verification
Role Summary
Join the AGI Computing Lab to lead verification of IP blocks for AI accelerators. The role focuses on developing verification infrastructure, testbenches, automation for build/simulation/regression, and closing verification quality metrics.
This position is on-site at the San Jose, CA office and works cross-functionally with architects, RTL designers, compiler and simulation engineers.
Experience Level
Senior — experience guidance: Bachelor's with 10+ years, Master's with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
Responsibilities
Lead and execute verification activities for IP and SoC blocks; build scalable verification environments and mentor others.
- Design and develop verification infrastructure and automation for build, simulation, regression, and triage workflows.
- Lead verification of IP blocks for AI accelerators; define verification scope and test plans for functional and performance validation.
- Create directed and randomized testbenches and close verification quality metrics.
- Provide documentation for verification strategy and maintain easy-to-use test environments.
- Debug failures collaboratively with design, compiler, and simulation teams.
- Mentor and guide junior verification engineers.
Requirements
Key technical and professional requirements. Degrees are summarized separately under Education Requirements.
Must-have:
- Strong background in SoC or IP verification and testbench development using UVM and SystemVerilog.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Perl or Python for verification automation.
- Experience verifying at multiple levels of logic, from complex IP blocks through dies and full systems.
- Solid RTL understanding and strong debugging skills.
- Experience with microarchitecture and computer architecture, preferably in AI accelerator domains.
- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills; ability to work independently and mentor others.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with computational logic, interconnect networks, or memory systems.
- Familiarity with FPGA and emulation platforms.
Education Requirements
Degree requirements specified in the posting: Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of industry experience; Master’s degree with 8+ years; PhD with 5+ years. Fields of study or certifications were not specified in the source.
About the Company
Company: Samsung Semiconductor
Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States
Samsung Semiconductor is a global leader in semiconductor technology, providing innovative solutions for diverse applications including smartphones, electric vehicles, and data centers. As part of Samsung's Advanced Institute of Technology, the company focuses on cutting-edge research in areas such as CPU microarchitecture, AI, and HPC, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment for its employees to thrive and innovate.
