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Ventana Micro Systems · 2 months ago

Principal CPU Design Verification Engineer

positionHybrid Remote, Cupertino, California
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityLead/Staff
money$105K/yr - $260K/yr
date10+ years exp

Ventana Micro Systems is building high-performance RISC-V CPUs for data center, AI, and edge workloads. They are seeking an experienced Principal CPU Design Verification Engineer to lead verification efforts of complex CPU subsystems, develop verification infrastructure, and drive methodology improvements while leading a team of engineers.

Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)ElectronicsInformation TechnologySemiconductorSoftware
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Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end verification from complex CPU sub-units up to CPU clusters, partnering with architecture and design teams
Develop verification infrastructure components including test-benches, scoreboards, and stimulus generators
Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for units and features
Implement functional coverage models
Debug designs in simulation, prototyping platforms, and silicon
Continuously drive methodology improvements to improve efficiency
Lead senior and junior engineers as a team to accomplish successful projects

Qualification

SystemVerilog verificationUVM testbench constructionCPU architecture knowledgeProject ownershipPost-silicon debugTeam leadershipCommunication skillsSelf-starterCollaborative approach

Required

Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical, computer engineering or related field
BS+10 years or MS+12 years of industry experience successfully delivering CPU implementations
SystemVerilog verification development experience
Testbench construction using UVM or analogous methodologies
Scoreboards and stimulus generators for complex units
Strong background in one or more common CPU ISAs. x86, ARM, MIPS, RISC-V, etc
Strong background in processor coherency and MP programming
Project ownership throughout the project lifecycle
Demonstrated team leadership experience with outstanding communication skills
Highly motivated self-starter with strong execution mindset and collaborative approach

Preferred

Post-silicon debug experience strongly preferred

Company

Ventana Micro Systems

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Ventana delivers high-performance RISC-V CPUs with extensible instruction sets for cloud, data center, 5G, AI, and automotive markets.
dateFounded in 2018
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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https://www.ventanamicro.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$98.25M
2025-12-10Acquired
2022-08-15Series Unknown· $55M
2021-09-01Series B· $38M

Leadership Team

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Greg Favor
Co-Founder and CTO
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