Senior Design Verification Engineer — ASIC IP
Silicon Verification | 5G Infrastructure | Austin, TX On-site, Hybrid work schedule| Ericsson Silicon
This is not a remote work opportunity
Your Verification Work Ships. Globally.
Not into a test environment. Not into a reference platform. Into the live 5G infrastructure connecting the world.
Ericsson's ASICs are the backbone of next-generation 5G networks — and the engineers who verify they actually work are the ones who make sure that backbone never breaks. If you've spent several years hunting down the hardest RTL bugs, building verification environments that others rely on, and you're ready to take on a role that puts you in the technical and organizational lead — this is where you belong.
What You'll Own
You're joining Ericsson's ASIC IP organization in Austin, Texas — a world-class, growing semiconductor team that develops, tests, and delivers the functional RTL blocks that go into some of the most critical silicon on the planet. This isn't a narrow, siloed role. You'll stretch across the full verification stack and step into team leadership as we scale:
TLM Modeling — building transaction-level models that give the team early architectural confidence
Block- and Top-Level Verification — owning sign-off at both levels of the hierarchy
Testbench Architecture — designing and building UVM environments from a clean slate
HW Emulation & Acceleration — pushing verification beyond simulation into hardware-speed environments
SW-Driven Verification — bridging the hardware/software boundary where the hardest bugs hide
Team Leadership — mentoring engineers, influencing methodology, and helping shape how the team grows
What We're Looking For
You bring deep technical credibility and the kind of mindset that sees a complex problem as an invitation, not an obstacle.
What You'll need:
Several years of hands-on, IN INDUSTRY, RTL verification experience at block and/or top level
Strong SystemVerilog/UVM chops — not just using it, but architecting with it
Experience building testbenches from the ground up
Familiarity with technologies like SerDes, PCIe, ARM subsystems, DSPs/accelerators, or Ethernet
Scripting fluency in TCL, Python, Perl, or equivalent
Communication skills that match your technical depth
Additional Preferred Skills That Set You Apart
These aren't checkbox items — they're the tools of someone who builds verification environments that actually catch what matters:
Test plan ownership — You've written test plans and directed/randomized test cases from a blank page, not inherited someone else's framework
Embedded software fluency — C and/or assembly aren't foreign languages to you; you've used them to design and test real embedded software
Deep architecture intuition — You understand how embedded CPUs, memory systems, caches, and coherency protocols actually behave under pressure — ARM-based experience is a strong plus
Protocol expertise — You've worked with AMBA interfaces (APB, AXI, ACE-Lite, CHI) and know how the bus-level details can make or break a verification strategy
Engineering toolchain comfort — Linux, GIT, LSF — you live in these environments and don't slow down because of them
Leadership instinct — You've started leading, and you're hungry to do more of it
Object-oriented thinking — You write code that others can build on, not just code that runs
Education
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering — or the equivalent education.
At Ericsson, we're committed to a workplace where everyone belongs.
What's Actually in It for You
Ericsson has been making bold calls for over a century — and the people here are the reason why.
When you join, you're not inheriting a roadmap someone else drew. You're one of the people drawing the next one. The work you do here doesn't maintain the status quo — it replaces it with something better.
What that looks like day to day:
Career mobility — Hundreds of opportunities across global locations, with the freedom to move your career in the direction you choose
A culture that actually listens — Speak-up culture isn't a tagline here. Empathy and honesty are how decisions get made
Work-life balance that's real — Not aspirational. Actual.
Global reach, local impact — You'll be part of a team building silicon that runs inside networks that billions of people depend on
If you're ready to stop dreaming about what the future of connectivity looks like and start building it — this is your seat at the table.
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: USA Austin Texas
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Primary Recruiter: Jim Everett
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan (select STV or SIP): Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson’s full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.
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The convergence of 5G, AI, cloud, and network APIs isn’t just a technological shift; it’s a transformation that is redefining industries and enhancing everyday life. Open, programmable networks are enabling real-time innovation and unlocking new business models across the globe.
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