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Principal Design Verification Engineer- SerDes/PHY IP

San Jose💼 Full-time💰 $207,000–$207,000🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-26

Core

Architect and execute functional verification for high-speed SerDes/PHY IP (PMA, PCS, PHY-MAC) powering rack-scale AI infrastructure.

Role type

Principal Design Verification Engineer (SerDes/PHY IP)

Builds

High-speed serial connectivity blocks (UALink, UCIe, PCIe Gen 6/7, Ethernet) for AI platforms

Domain

Semiconductor IP / High-Speed Serial Connectivity / AI Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

SystemVerilog, UVM, Analog/Mixed-Signal Co-simulation, Real Number Modeling (RNM), Coverage Closure, Debugging, Testbench Architecture

Preferred skills

Python/Perl Scripting, Emulation Platform Experience, Post-Silicon Bring-up, Multi-disciplinary Leadership

Technologies

SystemVerilog, UVM, Palladium, Veloce, ZeBu, PCIe Gen 6/7, UALink, UCIe, Ethernet

Responsibilities

Architect UVM-based verification environments for SerDes/PHY IP; Develop SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches, sequences, and scoreboards; Lead coverage analysis and closure for high-speed serial links; Verify PHY behavior against industry specifications (PCIe, UALink, UCIe, Ethernet); Mentor junior DV engineers and set technical direction.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship

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