We are looking for an experienced SoC Verification Engineer to drive verification of next-generation automotive SoCs used in safety-critical applications. The role involves end-to-end ownership of verification planning, testbench development, execution, debug, and sign-off for complex SoC platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute SoC verification plans and strategies.
- Build and maintain SystemVerilog/UVM based verification environments.
- Verify complex SoC features including:
- ARM-based subsystems
- Interconnects (AXI/ACE/CHI)
- DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, Security, and Boot
- Low Power and Clock/Reset architectures
- Functional Safety mechanisms (ISO 26262)
- Drive functional, code, and assertion coverage closure.
- Debug RTL, testbench, and system-level issues.
- Collaborate with Architecture, Design, Firmware, Validation, and Safety teams.
- Support post-silicon debug and customer issue resolution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE, CE, CS, or related field.
- 5-4 years of experience in SoC/IP verification.
- Strong expertise in:
- SystemVerilog, UVM, SVA
- Functional and code coverage
- Simulation and debug tools (VCS, Xcelium, Verdi)
- Experience with ARM-based SoCs and industry-standard protocols (AXI, PCIe, DDR, Ethernet).
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Automotive SoC experience.
- Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety.
- Experience with Low Power (UPF), Formal Verification, GLS, and Emulation.
- Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers.
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NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
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