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Openchip & Software Technologies • Rome, Lazio, Italy
Role & seniority: Functional Verification Principal Engineer (Principal level)
Stack/tools: SystemVerilog/UVM, SystemC/C++, constrained random & functional coverage, formal verification (UPF), HW-SW co-verification and simulation, verification management tools, simulators, CI, Unix, scripting (Bash/Perl/Python)
Read, analyze system and architecture requirements; develop test and coverage plans aligned to micro-architecture
Implement and maintain verification environment (Stimulus, Checkers, Assertions, Trackers, Coverage) and execute verification plans (design bring-up, regressions, debug)
Conduct coverage analysis, bug tracking, regression testing; root-cause issues with cross-functional teams; mentor and coordinate verification efforts
Master’s degree; 15+ years in verification of complex SoC/IP
Expertise in SystemVerilog/UVM, SystemC/C++, constrained random, functional coverage, and formal verification (UPF)
HW-SW co-verification and simulation; strong debugging/problem-solving; scripting skills; strong English
Firmware-based verification experience; metrics-driven verification
Knowledge of NOC/IPs and standard peripherals (PCIe, DDR, HBM); leadership/mentoring capabilities
Location & work type: Based in Rome; hybrid work environment with flexible schedule; potential international collaboration and cross-cultural teamwork
The Role
As a Functional Verification Principal Engineer, you will be interfacing with architecture, de-sign, physical implementation and software teams in order to make sure that the systems are performing to the highest level. Your work will involve high-level modelling, UVM, HW/SW Co-Debug, Simulation Acceleration support.
Key Responsibilities
Reading and analysing the system requirements and architecture requirement documents. Developing detailed Test and Coverage plans based on the Architecture and Micro-architec-ture. Developing Verification Methodology, ensuring scalability and portability across environ-ments. Developing Verification environment development and maintenance in SystemVeri-log/UVM/SystemC/C++, including all the respective components such as Stimulus, Checkers, Assertions, Trackers, and Coverage. Executing Verification Plans, including Design Bring-up, DV environment Bring-up, Regres-sions and Debug of the test failures. Using the standard tools and flows of the verification process (Simulators, Coverage Analyz-ers, Unix, Continuous Integration, Bug Tracking, …). Create and execute testcases to verify the functionality, performance, and robustness in em-bedded C and SV. Identify, isolate, and debug issues found during verification, leveraging simulation and debug-ging tools to root-cause failures and drive resolution with design and architecture teams. Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve verification closure, conducting coverage analysis, bug tracking, and regression testing to ensure the quality and completeness of verifi-cation activities. Organize work and deliverables between skills, internal and external teams. Mentoring and training the next generation of verification engineers. Coordinating functional verification teams.
Required Skills And Experience
Master Degree in relevant field. Min 15 years of experience in relevant field of Verification of complex SoC or IP Experience in SystemVerilog/UVM SystemC/C++ Experience in Constrained random, Functional Coverage development, design debug. Experience in Formal Verification, UPF. Experience in HW-SW co-verification and simulation. Some previous experience in Firmware based verification is a good to have. Some knowledge of scripting languages like Bash/Perl/Python. Use of verification management tools. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively analyze and resolve complex verification issues. Good level of English, both written and spoken is mandatory.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Firmware-based verification. Knowledge in metrics-driven verification. Insights of NOC and other IPs or standard peripherals like PCIe, DDR, HBM …
Soft Skills
Team player, able to work with multiple cultures both on site and remotely. Autonomous and flexible is mandatory. Strong Leadership and Communication abilities.
What do we offer?
Join an innovative team and experience company growth. We believe in investing in our employees and providing them with the opportunities they need to grow and develop their careers. Enjoy a hybrid work environment. We also offer flexible schedule. We offer a remuneration that values your experience. The position will have the base in Rome.
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If you feel identified with Openchip, please contact us. We can offer a competitive compensation package in a flexible work schema that will help you to keep a balance between your personal and professional life.
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