Sr. Microprocessor Verification Engineer
Core
Senior verification engineer owning functional verification of high-performance Microprocessor designs from block level through full-chip integration.
Role type
Senior IC microprocessor verification engineer
Builds
High-performance microprocessor silicon
Domain
Semiconductor / Computer Architecture
Required skills
Functional verification, C++, SystemVerilog, Verilog HDL, Computer architecture, Simulation frameworks, Regression testing, Mentorship
Preferred skills
x86/ARM processor experience, Floating point execution units, Formal verification, Chiplet architectures, Perl/Python/Ruby
Technologies
SystemVerilog, Verilog, C++, C, Assembly, Perl, Python, Ruby
Responsibilities
Own functional verification of high-performance Microprocessor designs from block level through full-chip integration; Design and build sophisticated verification infrastructure including behavioral reference models and scoreboards; Write advanced C and assembly test programs to find architectural corner cases; Drive regression quality and defect convergence to tape-out standards; Serve as technical authority in architecture reviews and coverage closure meetings; Identify verification risk early and communicate mitigation plans; Share knowledge through code reviews and mentorship; Build tools and automation to improve team velocity; Collaborate across RTL, DFT, physical design, and architecture teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
