Senior Verification Design Engineer (f/m/d)
NXP Semiconductors
This opening is within the Microprocessor and Microcontroller Engineering (MME) SoC Implementation Organization, a central R&D Design group responsible for end-to-end IC/SoC implementation of the Automotive and Industrial Automation Processors in NXP.
We are seeking a senior Verification Design Engineer to join our team in Hamburg, Germany. The Hamburg SoC integration team develops complete “System on Chip” products in the domain of Radar applications and Radio Infotainment products.
Your Responsibilities:
Responsible for defining and writing verification plans based on requirements documents
Define verification strategy according to design specification documents.
Responsible for architecting and developing UVM- and SW- based verification environment for RTL simulation.
Define and develop test cases in an appropriate verification framework. Create stimulus and assertions, run simulation, debug test cases on the design models (RTL, Gate level, Emulation platform),
Run regression, collect and analyze code/functional coverage.
Provide guidance and support for verification engineers.
Our team
As part of the Microprocessor and Microcontroller R&D team in our company, the product development of a large significant portion of NXP roadmap comes out of this organization and, consequently, there is remarkable visibility to the Corporate NXP Management team.
The candidate would be integrated in a team based in Hamburg, Germany and with day-to-day interactions with other design teams based locally or abroad. Our team has a track record of more than 20 years of successful product designs and innovation.
Your profile
To be successful in this role you must have:
Proven experience in testbench design and development using UVM methodology for IP/Subsystem/SoCs.
Proven experience in verification sign-off at IP/Sub System/SoC level with test plan development, functional & code coverage analysis
Proven experience in EDA tools from Cadence (Xcelium, Simvision, Verisium, vManager, Jasper) and / or Synopsys (VCS, Verdi)
Understanding of software development for embedded CPUs, and experience in developing and debugging software.
Basic experience in execution of Gate Level Netlist simulation with back-annotated timing.
Basic experience on writing System Verilog assertions
Basic understanding of Formal flow /methodologies
Ability to question and identify weaknesses in specifications, tool environments, etc.
Pro-active attituded engineer with proven experience in digital IP & SoC verification & good communication skills
Fluency in English language.
Key Soft Skills
Proficient skills in both written and verbal communication. Can articulate well.
Ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced dynamic environment.
Can demonstrate emotional intelligence and ability to work well as a part of local and international teams.
Education & seniority
M.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, with 5+ years of experience on IP/Sub-System/SoC Verification
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 or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.