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The Opportunity
Alphawave Semi accelerates critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. We enable the next generation of digital technology through our innovative technologies and proven track record. We are seeking an experienced ASIC Verification Manager/Lead to lead the verification efforts for ARM multi‑core advanced CPU based designs and drive pre‑silicon verification, team collaboration, and successful validation of high‑performance SoCs.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage the ASIC verification team for ARM Advanced CPU based SoC designs.
- Define and implement verification strategies, test plans, and methodologies for complex IP and SoC designs.
- Develop UVM‑based and C‑based testbenches, including constrained random testing, functional coverage, and assertions.
- Drive pre‑silicon verification and support emulation, FPGA prototyping.
- Collaborate closely with design, architecture, software, and post‑silicon validation teams.
- Analyze and debug simulation failures, regressions, and coverage gaps.
- Drive automated verification infrastructure to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
- Track project milestones, verification progress, and report status to stakeholders.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 15+ years in ASIC/SoC verification, 3+ years in a managerial/leadership role.
- Expertise in ARM architecture, AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB), memory subsystems, PCIe, D2D technologies.
- Strong hands‑on experience with UVM, SystemVerilog, and functional verification methodologies.
- Experience with industry‑standard simulators (Excelium, VCS, Questa, etc.).
- Familiarity with Formal Verification, Gate‑level simulation, Static Timing Analysis, UPF‑based power‑aware verification.
- Hands‑on scripting in C/C++, Python, or Perl for automation.
- Experience with Emulation, FPGA prototyping, hardware‑software co‑verification is a plus.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- High‑performance computing (HPC) or data center SoC verification experience.
- Arm architecture, security verification, and cache coherency protocol knowledge.
- Post‑silicon validation and bring‑up process familiarity.
- Experience in tape‑out‑focused environments.
Salary and Benefits
Base salary range: $225,000 to $250,000 annually, plus short‑term incentive program, retirement & saving programs, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Comprehensive health plans, Wellness Spending Account (WSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid vacation, paid holidays, and parental leave.
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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