Sr. Digital Verification Engineer, Video Interface Products

Synaptics is at the forefront of AI at the Edge, enhancing user engagement with intelligent connected devices. The company is seeking a Sr. Digital Verification Engineer for its Video Interface Products team, responsible for all aspects of digital verification in next-gen data and video connectivity ASICs. This role involves collaboration with design teams to ensure high-quality verification processes, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver detailed test plans for verification of interface designs in collaboration with design engineers and architects.
• Create and enhance constrained-random verification environments using System Verilog and UVM.
• Identify and write coverage measures for stimulus and corner-cases.
• Debug tests with design engineers to ensure functionally correct design blocks.
• Close coverage measures to identify verification gaps and enable high-confidence tape-out.
• Maintain and enhance digital verification flow setup.
• Support system validation and test teams for test vector generation and system bring-up.
• Analyze and diagnose complex technical issues or defects methodically.
• Develop a solid understanding of system architecture to propose improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in SoC verification.
• Knowledge of industry-standard protocols like DP, HDMI, PCIe, or USB is desirable.
• Exposure to various verification techniques such as coverage-based verification and formal verification techniques.

Skills:

• Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Understanding of industry-standard protocols such as USB, AMBA, and I3C.
• Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded CPU verification is desirable.
• Expertise in UVM or equivalent System Verilog object-oriented verification methodology.
• Good understanding of assertion-based verification methodologies and familiarity with Formal Verification tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with international teams.
• Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse cross-functional team.