Verification Engineer

Job Title

Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Engineer responsible for verification of mixed-signal memory interface IP (DDR, HBM) used in AI and high-performance computing systems. Work on SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches, behavioral models, coverage closure, and cross-domain debug in a multidisciplinary ASIC team based in Porto.

Experience Level

Mid-level — 5+ years of hands-on verification experience in ASIC or mixed-signal environments.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include translating specifications into executable verification strategy, developing testbenches and models, and driving coverage to reduce silicon debug.

• Write verification specifications and test plans for DDR and HBM memory interface IP.
• Design and implement SystemVerilog testbenches and UVM environments for mixed-signal ASIC verification.
• Develop behavioral models in Verilog/SystemVerilog to enable early verification.
• Create and run tests for protocol compliance, signal integrity, timing closure, and power-aware scenarios.
• Drive coverage closure using functional, code, and assertion metrics; identify gaps and create directed tests.
• Debug failures across digital and mixed-signal domains and collaborate with design engineers to root-cause issues.
• Document verification environments, methodologies, and results for internal and customer use.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for successful performance in this role.

• 5+ years of hands-on verification experience in ASIC or mixed-signal design environments.
• Deep expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM methodology and building complex testbenches.
• Strong Verilog skills for RTL analysis and behavioral modeling.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Perl, or Tcl) for automation and test infrastructure.
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments and industry-standard EDA simulation and debug tools.
• Proven ability to drive coverage closure and identify hard-to-reach verification scenarios.

• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of high-speed interface protocols such as DDR, HBM, or DFI.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with formal verification tools or AI-driven test generation.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

About the Company

Company: Synopsys

Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA

Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.