Staff Digital Verification Engineer

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Toronto, ON
In-Office
Semiconductor
The Role

The Opportunity

We're looking for the Wavemakers of tomorrow.

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

IPS Design Verification Engineer

Our IP Scaling (IPS) organization is focused on creating customized IP for Alphawave Semi's expanding customer base. We deliver industry-leading high-speed interconnect solutions tailored to specific requirements across a wide variety of use-cases including High Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence. We are looking for an enthusiastic Design Verification Engineer to join our fun and dynamic team of talented innovators.

What you will do:

  • Own the end-to-end verification of new features and optimizations
  • Assess design requirements/specifications and devise verification plans
  • Build/enhance testbenches and analyze test failures to uncover design bugs
  • Facilitate bit-matching of RTL design and MATLAB system models
  • Integrate 3rd party VIPs for compliance testing of standard protocols
  • Build releases of our design IP for customers
  • Contribute towards the continuous improvement of verification methodologies and processes
  • Work with technical and project managers to create development plans and schedules
  • Take on opportunities to lead, plan, and coordinate tasks with team members
  • Support post-silicon validation and bring-up activities including debug and documentation
  • Cross-functional collaboration with design verification, front-end integration, systems, analog, firmware/software, physical design, SoC, marketing, and project management teams

What you will need:

  • Bachelor or Master degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering
  • ASIC design verification experience including coding in Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • An applied understanding of UVM and verification techniques
  • Experience with constrained-random verification in SystemVerilog and UVM
  • Formal Verification and Power-aware UPF verification techniques
  • Tools/languages: Verilog/System Verilog, Python, Perl, C/C++, GNU Make, EDA tools
  • Working knowledge of scripting and the Linux/Unix environment
  • Experience with delivering to multiple programs in parallel
  • Strong initiative and independently capable of driving tasks to completion
  • Verification experience in Ethernet, PCIe, SerDes PHY, DSP, and Analog mixed-signal is desirable

We have a flexible work environment to support and help employees thrive in personal and professional capacities.

You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described as per below:

Health & Wellness

Our programs emphasize knowledge and prevention, helping you stay proactive and prepared to manage your health at every stage.

  • Comprehensive health plan
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Off

We value the importance of rest and recharge, which is why we offer flexible time off options to support your well-being.

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave Top-Up Program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and provide accommodations during the recruitment process.

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HQ: Toronto, Ontario
636 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

We work to create silicon that enables the highest performing, most reliability and lowest power digital communication networks.

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