
Principal Engineer -Verification
Microchip Technology Inc. • Gresham, Oregon, United States
Salary: $70,304 - $205,000 / year
Role & seniority: Senior Verification Engineer, Advanced Engineering Services, on-site at Microchip Fab 4 (Gresham, OR)
Stack/tools: SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL; UVM; Verisium Manager; Xcelium; Simvision; ABV; formal verification (Fishtail, JasperGold); Linux; scripting (Python, Perl, Tcl); other simulators (VCS, ModelSim)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Develop verification plans from design specs and build chip/module level verification environments
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Create test cases with transaction-based checkers; manage regressions; analyze simulation results and root cause discrepancies
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Apply advanced verification techniques (constrained random, functional coverage, assertions, formal verification) and drive coverage goals
Must-have skills
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MS in EE/CE with 5+ years or BS in EE/CE with 7+ years, ASIC/FPGA experience
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Proficiency in SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL; UVM-based verification; coverage-driven verification
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ABV experience with SystemVerilog Assertions; formal verification tools; Linux proficiency; strong analytical/problem-solving abilities; good written/spoken communication; able to work independently or in a team; scripting for automation
Nice-to-haves
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Object-oriented programming; ASIC design/verification methodologies; domain expertise (AHB, AXI, PCIe); familiarity with additional simulators (VCS, ModelSim)
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Location & work type: Gresham, Oregon; on-site with 0–25% travel; full-time/regular employee role
Full Description
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: Microchip is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Verification Engineer to join the Advanced Engineering Services team at our Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of comprehensive verification plans to ensure optimal functionality of our manufactured devices. Essential Functions Develop verification test plans from design specifications. Build verification environments for chip/module level designs using SystemVerilog with UVM. Develop test cases using transaction based checkers to execute verification test plans. Manage and Launch regressions using Cadence tools such as Verisium Manager and Xcelium Simulator. Interpret simulation results using tools such as Simvision to root cause discrepancies between expected and simulated results in collaboration with the design team. Generate and analyze code and functional coverage to ensure adherence to the test plan. Promote and apply advanced verification techniques including constrained random generation, functional coverage, assertions, and formal verification. Work with CAD team to resolve tool related issues and provide test cases, as required. Requirements/Qualifications: MS degree in EE/CE with 5+ years of industry experience or B.S degree in EE/CE with 7+ years of industry experience preferably in ASIC or FPGA environments. Proficient in HDL languages SystemVerilog, Verilog and VHDL. Apply UVM based verification using coverage driven verification techniques. Hands-on experience with assertion-based verification (ABV), including writing and debugging SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA). Experience with formal verification and assertion analysis tools such as Fishtail, JasperGold, or similar. Familiarity with the Linux compute environment. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to clearly express complex design concepts and simulation results, both verbally and in written form. Proactive and able to work independently or as part of a team. Experience with using scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl) for automation. Preferred Qualifications Object Oriented programming Understanding of ASIC designs and verification methodologies Domain Expertise : AHB, AXI, PCIe. Experience with additional simulation tools (e.g., VCS, ModelSim) Travel Time: 0% - 25% Physical Attributes: Bending at Waist, Feeling, Handling, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements: Lifting Pay Range: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 - $205,000.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience. Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster. To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. 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