Job Description

For an exciting well-funded start-up, developing leading edge technology of the next generation high speed communication, we are looking for a Verification Team-Leader to be driving into the complicated RTL design verification activity on various design aspects.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of verification engineers to meet project milestones and deliverables.
• Define and execute verification strategies and plans for complex digital blocks and systems.
• Oversee the development of robust and reusable verification environments using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Review and approve verification plans, testbenches, and coverage metrics.
• Drive functional and coverage-based verification across multiple block/system verification cycles.
• Collaborate with design engineers to debug and resolve functionality issues.
• Ensure effective resource allocation and project planning to achieve optimal results.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation within the team.
• Report verification progress, issues, and risks to senior management and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in digital design verification— a must
• 3+ years of experience managing or leading verification teams
• Proven track record of completing two or more full block/system verification cycles
• In-depth knowledge of VLSI verification flows, concepts, methodologies and interfaces with algorithmic models and SW.
• Expertise in verification using SystemVerilog, UVM, or other industry-standard methodologies (eRM, OVM).
• Experience in block, cluster and full chip verification levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex functionality issues.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage and inspire a team.
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Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with high-speed communication protocols like Ethernet, PCIe, or SerDes.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl) for automation of verification processes.
• Familiarity with formal verification techniques and tools.
• Background in system-level verification or post-silicon validation.
• Experience with project planning tools and methodologies for effective team management.