Job Description

Ventana is building the highest-performance RISC-V CPUs on the planet—designed for data center, AI, and edge workloads, with real silicon, not slideware.Our second-generation Veyron core (V2) is on track to ship early next year, featuring an aggressive wide-issue pipeline and built in 4nm. Development on Veyron V3 is ramping now, with even greater performance and deep AI platform integration. This is your opportunity to work alongside engineers who built iconic processors like the AMD K6 and the first 64-bit ARM server processor (X-Gene at AppliedMicro)—bringing decades of CPU innovation to a clean-slate, open-standards future. You can check us out here: Ventana Micro - YouTubeWe’re looking to fill multiple Design Verification engineer openings to help define and deliver the heart of our next-gen cores.Lead Design Verification Engineer:We are seeking an experienced verification engineer to lead verification efforts of complex IP subsystems based on the open-source RISC-V architecture. The right candidate will have deep technical expertise combined with exceptional leadership skills.Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end verification of complex IP subsystems partnering with architecture and design teams
Develop verification infrastructure components including test-benches, scoreboards, and stimulus generators
Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for units and features
Implement functional coverage models
Debug designs in simulation, prototyping platforms, and silicon
Continuously drive methodology improvements to improve efficiency
Mentor junior engineers to build a high performing team

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical, computer engineering or related field
BS+8 years or MS+6 years of industry experience successfully delivering complex IP subsystems

Skills & Qualifications Required:

SystemVerilog verification development experience
Testbench construction using UVM or analogous methodologies
Scoreboards and stimulus generators for complex units
Strong background in industry standards and protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, CXL, AMBA AXI etc.,
Unit or feature ownership throughout the project lifecycle
Demonstrated team leadership experience with outstanding communication skills
Highly motivated self-starter with strong execution mindset and collaborative approach
Post-silicon debug experience strongly preferred

EEOE

Ventana is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and uphold an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.COVID-19

Ventana encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated (and boosted, if eligible) against COVID-19. We do require Proof of vaccination (or proof of a negative PCR test) to work in the office or meet with customers/business partners

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Ventana Micro instructs agencies not to engage with its employees to present candidates. Employees are not authorized to enter into any agreement regarding the placement of candidates. All unsolicited resumes received as gratuitous submissions. We reserve the right to directly contact any candidate speculatively submitted by a third party. Such contact will not constitute acceptance of any contractual arrangement between Ventana and the agency, and Ventana will not be liable for any fees should it choose to engage the candidate’s services. All external recruiters and staffing agencies are required to have a valid contract executed by Ventana’s CFO.Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are increasingly common. Our open positions can be found through the careers page on our website.

About Ventana Micro Systems

Ventana is the RISC-V Performance leader, delivering platforms, chips, and IP for groundbreaking solutions across data center, automotive, client, and AI markets. Our core team includes the pioneers behind the first 64-bit Arm server processor, the X-Gene by Applied Micro. With this proven expertise, we are redefining high-performance computing with the RISC-V architecture.

Ventana’s award-winning culture has been celebrated by Forbes as the #11 Startup Employer in 2024 and by Data Center World as the Most Influential Founding Team in 2023.

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Industry

Hardware & Semiconductors

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Cupertino, CA

Year Founded

2018

Website

ventanamicro.com

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