Senior Design Verification Engineer
📍 Locations: Cambridge, UK / Stockholm, Sweden
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🏢 Work Model: Contract
Are you passionate about semiconductor verification and cutting-edge high-performance computing technologies? We are looking for an experienced Lead Design Verification Engineer to join a world-class engineering team working on next-generation controllers and high-speed interconnect technologies.
This is a hands-on Individual Contributor (IC) role where you will play a key part in the verification of complex SoC/IP designs, contributing to advanced controller verification programs across PCIe, DDR/LPDDR, Ethernet, and other high-performance computing protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead verification activities for complex IP and controller designs, including:
- PCIe Controllers
- DDR / LPDDR Controllers
- UAL Controllers
- AMBA Peripheral Verification
- Develop and execute robust verification strategies using UVM and SystemVerilog.
- Create, enhance, and maintain reusable verification environments and test benches.
- Define, develop, and execute new test cases from scratch to achieve functional and coverage goals.
- Utilize protocol VIPs effectively for verification of complex interfaces and protocols.
- Perform debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution independently.
- Collaborate closely with design, architecture, and system teams to ensure high-quality silicon delivery.
- Drive coverage closure and verification sign-off activities.
- Contribute to verification methodology improvements and best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience in Design Verification for ASIC/SoC/IP development.
- Expert-level knowledge of:
- SystemVerilog (SV)
- Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)
- Experience verifying complex High-Performance Computing (HPC) protocols such as:
- PCIe (Gen4/Gen5/Gen6/Gen7)
- CXL
- DDR / LPDDR
- High-Speed Ethernet
- Strong experience using industry-standard Protocol VIPs.
- Proven ability to write verification plans, develop test cases, and build verification components from scratch.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with the ability to work autonomously.
- Experience with coverage-driven verification methodologies.
- Strong understanding of SoC verification flows and methodologies.
Preferred Experience
- Verification of high-speed controller IPs and interconnect protocols.
- AMBA-based subsystem and peripheral verification.
- Experience working in large-scale semiconductor development environments.
- Exposure to advanced verification tools and automation frameworks.
- Familiarity with performance validation and system-level verification.
Key Technologies
SystemVerilog | UVM | PCIe Gen7 | CXL | DDR | LPDDR | Ethernet | AMBA | Protocol VIPs | ASIC Verification | SoC Verification | Coverage Closure | Debugging
What We're Looking For
✔ Strong verification expertise with a passion for solving complex technical challenges
✔ Self-driven engineer capable of working independently while collaborating effectively within global teams
✔ Excellent analytical and debugging skills
✔ Commitment to quality and verification excellence
✔ Experience working on cutting-edge semiconductor and HPC technologies
Join us and help shape the future of next-generation computing and connectivity solutions.
📩 Interested candidates can apply via the Easy Apply button or send their CV directly to james.a@dabster.net