CareerPlan

Lead Verification Engineer

San JoseFull-time$160k–$200k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10

Core

Verify firmware and microcontroller subsystems for SoC and system products using white-box and black-box testing methodologies.

Role type

Lead Verification Engineer (Firmware/SoC)

Builds

Firmware for high-speed interfaces in data center, server, and networking applications

Domain

Semiconductor hardware, SoC, high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, NVLink)

Required skills

Firmware verification, white-box testing, C programming, Python, SoC architecture, high-speed interface testing, automated test scripting, bug identification

Preferred skills

Embedded firmware development, industry standards (NIST, OCP, DMTF), secure software knowledge

Technologies

Python, C, gcc/Make, GitHub, PCIe, UART, SPI, PHY, NVMe, AMBA/AHB

Responsibilities

Develop and execute test plans for firmware verification at the component level; Review code and test firmware levels including PHY, PCIe, and security features; Collaborate with development teams on HW-SW interface verification; Create automated test scripts and manage test environments; Work with system-level validation and QA teams for product lifecycle testing