Job responsibilities:
- Responsible for designing, developing, for updating, maintaining, documenting and supporting IP models of standard AMBA protocols and proprietary CUP protocol for use on hardware based verification products.
- Work closely with customer to adopt and develop new features and spec version on new proprietary CUP protocol.
- Interface with internal teams (AE, PE, VIP and ABVIP), and external customer (Mainly Xiaomi) to work on diverse problems and solutions related to emulation, simulation, or verification.
- Perform as team member toward cross verification of and cross training in AMBA IP as well as in developing and using lifecycle processes to ensure product quality.
Job Requirements:
- The position requires BSEE, or equivalent, with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience in designing hardware and software systems.
- Must have excellent communication skills with both written and spoken English.
- C / C++ knowledge and hands-on experience.
- RTL design knowledge using Verilog/SystemVerilog is required along with experience using RTL verification tools and flows.
- Debugging experience.
- Experience with team-wide collaboration tools and process.
- Drive and ability to schedule workload and plan own tasks effectively.
Preferred:
- Verification experience using Cadence simulation and/or emulation products is highly desired.
- Experience in AMBA protocols is highly desired . CHI knowledge / experience is strongly recommended and is a big advantage.
Skills Required
- BSEE or equivalent education
- Minimum of 4 years of industry experience in designing hardware and software systems
- C / C++ knowledge and hands-on experience
- RTL design knowledge using Verilog/SystemVerilog
- Experience with RTL verification tools and flows
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
- Debugging experience
- Experience with team-wide collaboration tools and process
- Ability to schedule workload effectively
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
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