Efficient Computer · 1 day ago
Validation & Verification Manager
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $230K/yr
12+ years expEfficient is developing the world’s most energy-efficient general-purpose computer processor, and they are seeking an experienced Verification & Validation Manager to lead the end-to-end strategy and execution of verification and validation. This role involves managing a multidisciplinary organization and collaborating with various teams to ensure the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability in their processors.
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Responsibilities
Own the holistic verification and validation strategy — pre-silicon verification, emulation, and post-silicon validation
Define and implement scalable methodologies, processes, and infrastructure that ensure thorough coverage, high-quality implementation and predictable execution across multiple product generations
Build, manage, and mentor a growing team consisting of DV engineers, emulation engineers, silicon validation/test engineers (including senior-level reports), and compiler/program-driven verification engineers
Create organizational plans, establish goals and KPIs, drive performance management, and oversee hiring for new V&V roles
Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and technical insights to senior leadership and stakeholders
Oversee development of comprehensive SoC-level and subsystem-level verification plans, ensuring alignment with architectural and design requirements
Direct the creation, maintenance, and execution of SystemVerilog/UVM-based test benches, stimuli, agents, checkers, and coverage models
Set and drive the verification roadmap, milestone plans, and coverage closure strategies
Manage external verification service vendors; ensure deliverables, quality, and timelines are met
Lead debugging efforts for complex design and functional issues in collaboration with design, architecture, and software teams
Define and lead the company’s emulation and FPGA-based prototyping strategy
Oversee emulation platform bring-up, test content migration, and performance/debug methodologies
Ensure emulation infrastructure supports both architecture validation and early software development
Partner with firmware/software teams to enable pre-silicon validation at scale
Oversee planning and execution of silicon bring-up, characterization, validation, test-flow development, and productization
Drive the creation of the New Product Introduction (NPI) plan for validation, test hardware/software, and manufacturing readiness
Manage relationships with external silicon validation and test vendors — establish scope, ensure performance, and maintain accountability
Direct post-silicon debug, including digital, analog, mixed-signal, and timing-related issues
Guide validation engineers in developing repeatable, robust silicon validation methodologies
Review and deliver detailed silicon reports, characterization results, and technical summaries to executives and customers
Serve as the primary bridge between design, architecture, DV, emulation, validation, and manufacturing/test teams
Ensure pre-silicon verification and post-silicon validation plans are aligned and jointly optimized
Collaborate with software and tools teams to provide a world-class bring-up and debug environment
Influence design-for-test (DFT) and design-for-validation (DFV) features during pre-silicon phases
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in SoC/processor verification, emulation, and/or post-silicon validation, with at least 5 years in technical leadership or management
Proven track record owning verification/validation for a complex SoC from early design through production
Prior experience in a startup environment—adaptable, flexible, and comfortable leading in fast-paced, rapidly evolving conditions, with the ability to quickly reprioritize as requirements change
Deep expertise in: SystemVerilog, UVM, and coverage-driven verification; Pre-silicon verification infrastructure and methodologies; Emulation/prototyping (Palladium, Veloce, Zebu, FPGA prototyping, etc.); Post-silicon bring-up, validation, test, and debug
Experience managing internal and external engineering teams (consultants, offshore teams, validation vendors)
Strong silicon debug skills across digital, analog, timing, and system-level domains
Proficiency with scripting (Python preferred) and automation workflows
Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and executives
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (PhD a plus)
Preferred
Experience with processor architectures, memory subsystems, interconnects, and hardware/software co-design
Background in DFT, UPF/low-power simulation, or mixed-signal verification
Strong network and past working relationships with leading DV and silicon validation partners
Benefits
401K match
Company-paid benefits
Equity program
Paid parental leave
Flexibility
Company
Efficient Computer
Efficient is creating the world's most energy-efficient general-purpose processor.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$69.75MKey Investors
Eclipse Ventures
2025-11-18Series Unknown· $53.75M
2023-12-05Seed· $16M
Leadership Team
Brandon Lucia
Co-founder & CEO
Recent News
2025-07-31
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