Principal Engineer, AI & ML Design Verification (AI2517)

About the role

The Design Verification (DV) team at SiMa is involved in the functional verification of Machine Learning Accelerator (MLA) and data processing at block, sub-system and SoC levels. This role also involves bring-up and debugging on emulators and silicon.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform MLA verification execution and closure.
• Participate in MLA architecture, micro-architecture and feature discussions and reviews.
• Define and develop MLA test bench components using UVM & System Verilog.
• Develop and execute test plans.
• Lead code coverage reviews and closure.
• System Verilog Assertion functional coverage development and closure.
• Manage debugging of test and regression failures.
• Work closely with the Architecture, SoC Hardware and Software teams.

Requirements

• BS/MS in EE (Electrical Engineering) or CS (Computer Science) with 12+ years of experience in functional verification of pipeline-based designs, preferably MLAs, DSPs, CPUs or GPUs.
• Very good experience of UVM and System Verilog based verification methodology is a must.
• Good working experience of development of UVM and System Verilog Test Bench (BFMs, ScoreBoards, SVA etc..) from scratch along with usage know-how of debug & coverage tools.
• Skill set for silicon debug on the lab/board set-up is a plus.
• Good debug, coding and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of AMBA protocols is a must.
• Formal/SVA knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Can-do attitude.
• Strong team player.
• Curious, creative and good at solving problems.
• Execution and results-oriented.
• Self-driven, thinks big and is highly accountable.
• Good communication skills.

Skills

• UVM and System Verilog based verification methodology.
• Development of UVM and System Verilog Test Bench (BFMs, ScoreBoards, SVA etc..).
• Debugging and coverage tools.
• Debugging on the lab/board set-up.
• Formal/SVA knowledge.

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $203,800 - $315,900.
• Eligible for private company equity.
• A comprehensive package of employee benefits.

Pay

The annual salary for this position ranges from $203,800 - $315,900. The actual annual salary offered will depend on several factors, including - among others - job-related skills, experience, technical expertise, qualifications, work location, and business needs.

Schedule

This position requires a full-time, on-site presence in our San Jose, CA office.