Microchip · 16 hours ago
Principal Engineer - Design Verification (Wireless Protocol HW)
165 Technology Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$88K/yr - $232K/yr
7+ years expMicrochip Technology, Inc. is a global leader in the semiconductor industry, seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in Design Verification for Wireless Protocol Hardware. The role involves verification, validation, and design of Wireless Silicon products, working collaboratively with architects and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of wireless subsystems in SoCs.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Participate in development and support of Wireless MAC and subsystem verification plan, functional specifications, and validation of wireless MAC IP and provide technical leadership
Create and maintain module/IP level verification, emulation and validation test plan
Provide technical support and guidance to SW and cross-functional teams
Implement the verification environment in Verilog, System Verilog, UVM and use SVA
Work on low power design verification including UPF working with multiple power domains and clock gating
Writing the test code in C/C++ and Scripting for automation using Perl, TCL etc
Perform design validation using FPGA and post-silicon platforms in the lab
Qualification
Required
BSEE with 10 years of experience or MSEE with 7.5 years of experience in verification of communication protocol designs
Candidate can be either from design or verification background with domain knowledge of wireless protocols such as IEEE 802.15.4 UWB, BLE or IEEE 802.11ax WiFi
Understanding of all aspects of Digital HW verification including embedded C based verification, UVM, SVA, Gate level simulations, UPF and low power design verification
Experience with Verilog, System Verilog, VHDL for design & verification
Understanding of Makefiles (make flow), Perl / shell scripting and basic understanding of embedded C based verification
Self-starter and good communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to physically work in Lab and move around lab equipment as needed
Preferred
FPGA emulation and lab validation
Understanding of Matlab communication system models
Benefits
Health benefits that begin day one
Retirement savings plans
Industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature
Company
Microchip
10001+ employees
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