SoC Design Verification Lead - Chiplets

SoC Design Verification Lead - Chiplets
Santa Clara, CA; Austin, TX; Ottawa, CA; Toronto, CA; Boston, MA

$200,000 - $250,000 base salary + bonus + equity

A leading AI and high-performance computing company is on the lookout for a SoC Verification Lead to manage the verification of next-generation chiplet and SoC designs. You will oversee a talented team working on high-impact projects in the realm of cutting-edge hardware, ensuring seamless project execution from conception to completion.

This hybrid role offers flexibility across Toronto, Ottawa, and Boston, providing opportunities to collaborate on high-level projects at the intersection of AI and computing technology.

Role Overview:

• Lead a team of engineers in the verification of advanced SoC and chiplet designs.
• Supervise the creation and implementation of test plans, verification models, and integration strategies.
• Apply advanced methodologies, including UVM and constrained random verification, to ensure design integrity.
• Oversee power, performance, and functional verification, driving progress toward project milestones and tape-out.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects and designers, to guarantee complete design validation.
• Regularly assess verification metrics and adjust strategies to ensure goals are met.
• Engage directly in writing verification code using languages like SystemVerilog, C/C++, Python, and other scripting tools.
• Foster a collaborative team environment through mentorship and technical guidance, ensuring high-performance standards.
• Manage the allocation of resources and ensure the team's objectives align with overall project goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Over 10 years of experience in digital hardware verification, with at least 4 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong hands-on experience with SoC verification techniques like UVM, constrained random, and low-power methodologies.
• Proficient in FPGA prototyping, emulation, and debugging practices.
• Deep understanding of computer architecture, AI, machine learning, and modern CPU microarchitecture.
• Demonstrated ability to manage SoC verification projects, driving them from concept to successful tape-out.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, fostering teamwork and collaboration.

Bonus Skills:

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL.
• Knowledge of modern process nodes and low-power design techniques.
• Familiarity with advanced CPU architecture and machine learning optimization.