Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Design Verification (DV) Engineer to verify Design-for-Test (DFT) and test-related logic for complex SoC and IP designs on our flagship FPGAs. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive pre-silicon verification plans, creating UVM-based testbenches, and ensuring high-quality silicon through rigorous verification methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute verification plans for DFT and test logic features, including scan, MBIST, LBIST, JTAG, boundary scan, and related infrastructures.
- Create and maintain SystemVerilog/UVM-based verification environments.
- Develop reusable verification components, sequences, scoreboards, assertions, and coverage models.
- Verify DFT architectures and test modes at IP, subsystem, and SoC levels.
- Perform functional, regression, and coverage-driven verification.
- Analyze simulation failures, debug RTL and testbench issues, and drive root cause resolution.
- Collaborate closely with DFT architects, design engineers, validation teams, and physical design teams.
- Review specifications and provide feedback on testability and verification requirements.
- Track verification metrics, functional coverage, code coverage, and regression results.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of ASIC/SoC design verification experience.
- Strong expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM methodology.
- Experience verifying DFT features such as:
- Scan insertion and scan compression
- MBIST
- LBIST
- JTAG / IEEE 1149.x
- Boundary scan
- Test access mechanisms
- Strong debugging skills in simulation environments.
- Experience with industry-standard simulators such as VCS, Xcelium, or Questa.
- Knowledge of assertions (SVA), constrained-random verification, and coverage-driven methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SoC-level verification.
- Familiarity with ATPG concepts and test pattern generation.
- Knowledge of low-power verification methodologies.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
- Understanding of CI/CD and automated regression environments.
- Experience mentoring junior verification engineers.
Technical Skills
- SystemVerilog
- UVM
- SVA
- DFT Architectures
- Scan/MBIST/LBIST/JTAG
- Functional Coverage
- Regression Automation
- Python/Perl/Tcl
- Git or equivalent version control systems
Desired Traits
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced development environment.
- Self-driven with a focus on quality and execution.
- Demonstrate fundamental values such as accountability, integrity, and a winning mindset
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of ASIC/SoC design verification experience.
- Strong expertise in SystemVerilog.
- Strong expertise in UVM methodology.
- Experience verifying DFT features: scan insertion and scan compression, MBIST, LBIST, JTAG / IEEE 1149.x, boundary scan, and test access mechanisms.
- Experience with industry-standard simulators such as VCS, Xcelium, or Questa.
- Knowledge of assertions (SVA), constrained-random verification, and coverage-driven methodologies.
- Strong debugging skills in simulation environments and RTL/testbench failure analysis.
- Experience with version control systems (Git or equivalent).
- SoC-level verification experience.
- Familiarity with ATPG concepts and test pattern generation.
- Knowledge of low-power verification methodologies.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
- Understanding of CI/CD and automated regression environments.
- Experience mentoring junior verification engineers.
Altera (altera.com) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement programs are robust, with offerings such as a 401(k) and a pension. This breadth supports long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous, including PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays. Wellness initiatives like gym memberships further support balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave is generous. Family-building support, including fertility benefits and adoption reimbursement, is highlighted as part of the package.
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