Principal SoC Verification Engineer
- Location
- Austin (Oakhill, Office) · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 17 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- SystemVerilog
- UVM
- SVA
- Functional coverage
- Code coverage
- VCS
- Xcelium
- Verdi
- ARM-based SoCs
- AXI
- PCIe
- DDR
- Ethernet
Also useful
- Automotive SoC experience
- ISO 26262
- UPF
- Formal verification
- GLS
- Emulation
- Technical leadership
- Mentoring
About the role
We are looking for an experienced SoC Verification Engineer to drive verification of next-generation automotive SoCs used in safety-critical applications. The role involves end-to-end ownership of verification planning, testbench development, execution, debug, and sign-off for complex SoC platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute SoC verification plans and strategies. Build and maintain SystemVerilog/UVM based verification environments. Verify complex SoC features including: ARM-based subsystems Interconnects (AXI/ACE/CHI) DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, Security, and Boot Low Power and Clock/Reset architectures Functional Safety mechanisms (ISO 26262) Drive functional, code, and assertion coverage closure. Debug RTL, testbench, and system-level issues. Collaborate with Architecture, Design, Firmware, Validation, and Safety teams. Support post-silicon debug and customer issue resolution.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE, CE, CS, or related field. 5-4 years of experience in SoC/IP verification. Strong expertise in: SystemVerilog, UVM, SVA Functional and code coverage Simulation and debug tools (VCS, Xcelium, Verdi) Experience with ARM-based SoCs and industry-standard protocols (AXI, PCIe, DDR, Ethernet). Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Automotive SoC experience.
- Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety.
- Experience with Low Power (UPF), Formal Verification, GLS, and Emulation.
- Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers.
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. #LI-6692
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