NXP Semiconductors

Principal IC Design Verification Engineer

NXP Semiconductors$137K — $189K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in IP & SoC products.
  • Proficient in System Verilog and UVM Verification.
  • Deep understanding of SoC development methodology.
  • Experience with verification tools and scripting languages (Python, TCL, Perl, Makefile, Shell).
  • Expertise in architecting Design Verification infrastructure and full verification cycle execution.
  • Familiar with revision control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement Ethernet/networking IP for next-gen SoCs.
  • Conduct UVM Verification for hardware IP & SoC products.
  • Analyze performance and complexity trade-offs thoroughly.
  • Collaborate with design and verification teams to meet delivery timelines.
  • Document all project phases thoroughly and clearly.
  • Develop directed and random verification tests.
  • Diagnose test failures and collaborate with engineers to fix issues.
  • Review and enhance functional and code coverage metrics.

Benefits

  • Innovative work environment with a focus on engineering expertise.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in various markets.
  • Collaborative culture that encourages continuous improvement.
  • Access to advanced platforms delivered to leading industry players.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Design Verification Engineer with a relentless drive to excel and make a significant impact. Our team offers innovative thinking, engineering expertise, and sustained market leadership in embedded processing. By joining us, you will work with the advanced platforms that NXP delivers to major players in the automotive, industrial, edge, and telecommunication markets, featuring multiple processing cores and high-performance networking accelerators integrated on the same silicon chip.

Responsibilities:
  • Architect, design, implement, and verify breakthrough Ethernet/networking IP to be integrated into next-generation SoCs for automotive, industrial, and edge computing markets.
  • Responsible for the architecture, design, and implementation of UVM Verification of hardware IP & System on Chip (SoC) products.
  • Perform thorough trade-off analysis on performance and complexity.
  • Work closely with IP architecture, design, and verification teams on planning and execution to ensure the IP is delivered on time and with the highest quality.
  • Produce quality documentation for all phases of the project, including detailed IP functional and implementation specifications.
  • Build the directed and random verification tests
  • Debug test failures to determine the root cause; work with architect and design engineers to resolve defects and correct issues
  • Review functional and code coverage metrics - modify or add tests or constrain random tests to meet the coverage requirements
  • Proactively drive continuous improvement in design and verification methodology.


Job Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience in IP & System on Chip (SoC) products.
  • Thorough knowledge and expertise in System Verilog and UVM Verification.
  • Strong understanding of IP & SoC development methodology and proficiency in verification tools.
  • Strong Experience in EDA tools and scripting (Python, TCL, Perl, Makefile, Shell) used to build tools and flows for verification environments
  • Strong Experience in architecting and implementing Design Verification infrastructure and executing the full verification cycle
  • Experience with revision control systems like Git
  • Familiarity with hardware and software implementation trade-offs.
  • Focus on quality results with proven problem-solving abilities.
  • Algorithm development experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Dynamic team player.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


Highly Desirable Skills:
  • Familiarity with Formal and Functional Safety Verification.
  • Knowledge of state-of-the-art networking technologies, including TCP/IP protocols.
  • Experience with data products such as routers, bridges, and switches.
  • Security/cryptography experience.


Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to roles in our Canada locations and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is: $137,800 to $189,000 CAD.

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About NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a Dutch semiconductor manufacturer with headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The company employs approximately 31,000 people in more than 35 countries, including 11,200 engineers in 33 countries. NXP reported revenue of $8.88 billion in 2020. The company's products are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. NXP is the co-inventor of near field communication (NFC) technology along with Sony and supplies NFC chip sets that enable mobile payments, as well as secure access to cars and buildings.
Learn more about NXP Semiconductors
Size
31,000 employees
Market Cap
$39.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$52 million
Founded
1953
5 Year Trend
+3.1%
Revenue
$8.6 billion
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