Senior Staff SOC Verification Engineer

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.

Senior Staff Digital Verification Engineer 
Austin, TX 
 

Meet the Team 

We are focused on producing world-class Wireless MCU products. The architecture specifications, design, verification, emulation, and implementation of the Wireless MCU SoCs are all the responsibilities of our team. The IPs on our chip include an embedded CPU system with analog and digital peripherals, advanced security, advanced power management, and best in class low power wireless modems. We strive to provide advanced technology solutions through innovation in custom RISC-V Cores and AI/ML accelerators.  

The position involves executing a verification plan on digital IP blocks using a combination of simulation and formal verification techniques. The qualified candidate should have built UVM test benches from scratch and taken them through all stages of execution. The candidate will interact with cross-functional teams to receive specs, create, and execute verification plans, and debug IP and system-level issues. Based on the project needs, the candidate will debug chip level tests for functionality, power, and performance.  
 

Responsibilities

• Block and IP Verification
• Create and execute the test plan with emphasis on metrics driven verification 
• Constrained random tests, scoreboard, and coverage development 
• Validate block power and performance requirements
• Apply formal verification tools like lint, auto, and property checks 
• System Level Verification
• Debug functional failures at subsystem and SoC levels 
• Perform gate-level verification across corners and provide activity files for power analysis
• Flows and Methodology
• Architect and implement Verification Components using UVM-based methods
• Develop verification flows and methodologies to enhance IP, SoC, and Formal Verification

Skills You Will Need
Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of design verification experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering 
• Strong knowledge of Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM, and C/C++
• Knowledge of digital design, ARM, or RISC-V architecture and bus protocols
• Knowledge of CPU subsystem and memory controller verification
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Perl, Python, Tcl, and shell
• Experience in architecting complex verification environments from scratch
• Advanced verification skill in SVAs, constrained random stimulus, and coverage analysis
• C-based testcase development and debugging skills
• Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making
   

The following qualifications will be considered a plus

• Familiarity with Flash/RRAM Controller architecture
• Verification and debug of low-power design with UPF
• Technical leadership and mentoring experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.  

Benefits & Perks  

You can look forward to the following benefits:   

• Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans 

• Highly competitive salary 

• 401k plan with match and Roth plan option 

• Equity rewards (RSUs) 

• Life/AD&D and disability coverage 

• Flexible spending accounts 

• Adoption assistance 

• Back-Up childcare 

• Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance) 

• Flexible PTO schedule 

• 3 paid volunteer days per year 

• Charitable contribution match 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Free downtown parking 

• Onsite gym 

• Monthly wellness offerings 

• Free snacks 

• Monthly company updates with our CEO 

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The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $143,150 - $265,850 USD. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location where work will be performed and applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus, equity package and a comprehensive benefits package.

Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.