Senior Principal Engineer, SOC Verification

7 days ago


Santa Clara, California, United States Ampere Computing Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Principal Engineer to lead our SOC verification team at Ampere Computing. As a key technical lead, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality next-generation cloud-native server-class SoCs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and execution of comprehensive verification plans for SOC subsystems, including High Bandwidth Memory (HBM).
  • Collaborate with Arch and RTL teams to define, develop, and implement system-level, chip-level, and unit-level test strategies for functional and performance verification.
  • Drive the creation and implementation of testbenches using hardware modeling languages like System Verilog and advanced verification methodologies such as UVM.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust verification processes.
  • Develop directed and random test cases to ensure comprehensive coverage and validation of the design.
  • Lead debug sessions to identify root causes of failures using simulators and waveform debuggers.
  • Mentor and guide junior verification engineers in best practices and advanced verification techniques.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 10 years of SOC and IP verification experience.
  • 5+ years of Memory Controller Verification experience with CPUs or SoCs.
  • 3+ years of PCIe based subsystem verification expertise.
  • 3+ years of knowledge with CHI/AXI protocol specifications or coherent fabric / interconnect verification.
  • 5+ years of UVM verification methodology know-how, and experience developing testbenches from scratch.
  • Proficiency in HDL languages like System Verilog.
  • Ability with Perl or Python for automation tasks.
What We Offer

Ampere Computing offers a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $171,800 and $286,300. We offer an annual bonus program tied to internal company goals and annual meritocratic equity awards that enable our employees to participate in the success of the company.

Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life, with full benefits eligibility at 20 hours per week. Benefits highlights include:

  • Premium medical, dental, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan.
  • Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays.
  • A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks.

We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.



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