Rambus · 1 day ago
Principal Verification Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $240K/yr
7+ years expRambus is a premier chip and silicon IP provider seeking a Principal Verification Engineer to join their Memory Interconnect Design team. The role involves leading the verification strategies across multiple product lines, collaborating with design teams, and ensuring the robustness and reliability of chip designs.
ArchitectureLightingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Lead the charge on full-chip and block-level verification, ensuring our designs meet the highest standards
Collaborate closely with Architects, Logic, and Mixed-Signal Designers to define and execute robust verification plans
Build advanced test environments using UVM methodology, including testbenches, monitors, and scoreboards
Drive quality by achieving code coverage goals and delivering thoroughly verified silicon
Partner with Lab/System teams to develop test plans, support silicon bring-up, and debug real-world issues
Innovate within a dynamic R&D environment, contributing to the evolution of our verification flows and methodologies
Mentor and inspire junior engineers, helping to grow the next generation of technical talent
Qualification
Required
MSEE & 10+ years or PhD EE & 7+ years' experience of Verification
Significant Experience with coding in System Verilog or Verilog and UVM methodology
Significant Experience with standard ASIC Verification flow/software tools
Simulation tools: Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium
Verification Methodologies: UVM (Universal Verification Methodology)
Coverage & Analysis: Cadence IMC (Incisive Metrics Center)
Strong knowledge of scripting, Linux/Unix environment
Experience in leading and driving technical solutions across organization
Good written & verbal communication skills
A strong commitment & ability to work in cross functional and globally dispersed teams
Preferred
Verification of DDR memory interfaces
Experience working in Analog/Mixed-Signal Products
Verification Methodologies : SVA (System/Verilog Assertions)
Regression Management : Jenkins (CI/CD Integration)
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Bonus
Equity
Matching 401(k)
Employee stock purchase plan
Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
Time-off program
Gym membership
Company
Rambus
Rambus designs, develops and licenses chip interface technologies and architectures that are used in digital electronics products.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$288.57M2023-07-20Acquired
2011-06-07Post Ipo Equity· $88.57M
2010-02-02Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Leadership Team
Luc Seraphin
CEO
Sean Fan
Chief Operating Officer
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