Functional Verification Engineer

Project Role : Functional Verification Engineer
Project Role Description : Develop and execute testbenches to verify the functional correctness of digital designs at the block and system level. Create constrained-random, directed, and coverage-driven tests using languages like SystemVerilog and UVM. Collaborate with design and architecture teams to identify corner cases and ensure complete functional coverage before tape-out.
Must have skills : SoC Verification
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As a Functional Verification Engineer, a typical day involves designing and implementing comprehensive testbenches to validate the functional accuracy of digital designs at both block and system levels. The role requires creating various types of tests, including constrained-random, directed, and coverage-driven, to thoroughly assess the design's behavior. Collaboration with design and architecture teams is essential to uncover edge cases and guarantee exhaustive functional coverage prior to tape-out. This position demands a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous communication across multiple teams to ensure the highest quality of verification outcomes.

Roles & Responsibilities:
DDR Protocol & Standards Knowledge
- Deep understanding of DDR4 (JEDEC JESD79-4) and DDR5 (JESD79-5) specifications
- Knowledge of DDR5 RCD (Registering Clock Driver), SPD Hub, and on-die ECC
- Familiarity with signal integrity concepts: eye diagrams, jitter, crosstalk, and impedance
- Understanding of DDR training algorithms: read/write levelling, ZQ calibration, ODT tuning
- Experience with LPDDR4/5 desirable
Verification Methodologies & Simulation
- Proficient in UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) for DDR PHY/Controller verification
- Experience writing SystemVerilog testbenches and functional coverage models
- Familiarity with formal verification methods and assertion-based verification (SVA)
- Simulation tool experience: Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium, Mentor Questa
- Regression management and debug using waveform tools (Verdi, DVE, SimVision)
Validation & Lab Skills
- Post-silicon validation experience including BIOS/firmware-level DDR bring-up
- Use of lab equipment: oscilloscopes, protocol analysers (e.g. Teledyne LeCroy DDR), logic analysers
- Experience with JEDEC compliance testing and margin analysis
- Memory stress testing and reliability validation (e.g. memtest, custom stress patterns)
- Root cause analysis for DDR-related failures: timing violations, data integrity issues
Tools & Scripting
- Scripting in Python, Perl, or TCL for test automation and results analysis
- Familiarity with version control systems: Git, Perforce
- Experience with EDA tools: Synopsys VC Verification, Cadence Incisive
- SPICE simulation exposure for signal integrity analysis desirable

- Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
- Lead the development and review of verification plans to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Mentor junior team members to enhance their technical skills and understanding of verification methodologies.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate verification efforts and resolve design issues efficiently.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in SoC Verification.
- This position is based at our BDC6F - SEZ office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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