Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Senior FPGA Design Verification Engineer

Intuitive Surgical, Inc$120K — $160K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced knowledge of HVL methodology (UVM)
  • Expertise in HVL and HDL (SystemVerilog, Verilog)
  • Experience defining coverage space and writing coverage models
  • Strong problem-solving skills in verification and debugging
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Perl/Python
  • Familiarity with ML-assisted flows and AI automation frameworks
  • Experience with Emulation/FPGA prototyping is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Verify FPGA functionality on daVinci systems for RTL correctness
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans using coverage metrics
  • Create hands-on testbenches utilizing UVM methodology
  • Collaborate with design teams to define verification plans and coverage models
  • Implement random stimulus and functional coverage groups
  • Analyze and debug failures, track bugs, and close coverage gaps

Benefits

  • Market-competitive compensation packages
  • Incentives and equity included in compensation
  • Opportunities for diverse challenges in a team environment
  • Potential for role advancement based on business needs and candidate experience
Full Job Description
Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities
  • Verification of FPGA's on daVinci systems for RTL functional correctness
  • Starting from test-planning to closing verification using coverage metrics
  • Hands-on testbench development UVM
  • Work closely with the design team to review specifications and architecture, extract features, define verification plan & coverage model
  • Write constrained random stimulus and Implement functional cover groups
  • Debugging failures, bug tracking, and analyze and close coverage


Qualifications

Required Education, Skills & Experience
  • Advanced knowledge of HVL methodology (UVM)
  • Expertise in HVL and HDL (SystemVerilog, Verilog)
  • Experience defining coverage space and writing coverage models
  • Team player with excellent communication skills and the desire to take on diverse challenges
  • Experience writing scripts in languages such as Perl/Python
  • Solid verification skills in problem solving, constrained random testing, and debugging
  • Experience with Emulation/FPGA prototyping and Formal is a plus
  • Experience with ML-assisted flows, and agentic-AI automation frameworks to accelerate coverage closure, improve debug efficiency, and enhance overall verification throughput


Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

About Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets robotic products designed to improve clinical outcomes of patients through minimally invasive surgery, most notably with the da Vinci Surgical System. The company is part of the NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500. Intuitive Surgical has installed more than 5,000 surgical systems worldwide, and has more than 4,000 employees.
Learn more about Intuitive Surgical, Inc
Size
9,793 employees
Market Cap
$93.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+16.1%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
NASDAQ

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