Verification Engineer II

KentuckyOnsiteFull TimePosted 11 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

UVM
SystemVerilog
Verilog
C/C++
Python
Perl
DSP
Control logic
Processor cores
Media processor platform

Nice to have

H.264
H.265
DDR4
LPDDR3
LPDDR4
Memory technologies

Role summary

Seeking a Verification Engineer II to join a semiconductor development team focused on AI Vision Processors for Edge Applications. Responsibilities include developing testbenches using UVM, SystemVerilog, and C/C++, creating test plans for DSP, control logic, and processor cores, debugging complex media processor platforms, and performing functional coverage analysis. The role involves collaborating with design, architecture, and software teams to ensure thorough validation. Requires a Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and strong experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, C/C++, scripting languages, and simulation/debug tools.

AI Vision Processors For Edge Applications

Our solutions make cameras smarter by extracting valuable data from high-resolution video streams.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Verification Engineer to join our cutting-edge semiconductor development team. In this role, you will be responsible for verifying complex digital logic designs, developing testbenches, and contributing to the validation of next-generation video and image processing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop advanced testbenches using UVM, SystemVerilog, Verilog, C/C++, and scripting languages.
Create and execute comprehensive test plans for:
- Digital signal processing (DSP) blocks
- Control logic modules
- General-purpose processor cores
Debug and validate a complex media processor platform using UVM, Verilog/SystemVerilog, C/C++, Python, and Perl.
Perform functional coverage analysis using industry-standard CAD tools.
Drive system-level verification of key components, including Ambarella’s image processing pipeline, video compression engine, and neural network vector processor.Develop custom verification tools and scripts to streamline verification flows.
Collaborate closely with RTL design, architecture, and software teams to ensure thorough validation coverage.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (MSEE/M.S. CE required).
Strong hands-on experience with SystemVerilog and UVM methodology.
Solid understanding of digital design concepts and SoC architecture.
Proficiency in C/C++, scripting languages (Python, Perl), and simulation/debug tools.
Experience with functional and code coverage methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of video compression and decompression algorithms (e.g., H.264, H.265).
Familiarity with memory technologies and subsystems (DDR4, LPDDR3, LPDDR4).
Prior experience verifying large-scale media or image processing SoCs.

Why Join Us?

Work on industry-leading products in an innovative and collaborative environment.
Make a direct impact on technologies used in autonomous vehicles, smart cameras, and more.
Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and career development opportunities.

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