Design Verification Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)

GlobalFoundries•Richardson, TX

3d•$86,000 - $148,000

About The Position

MIPS – A GlobalFoundries company is seeking a Design Verification Engineer to join its CPU verification team. The successful candidate will verify processor components, focusing on CPU core functionality, performance, and modeling. The role offers hands-on experience with advanced verification methodologies and collaboration with architects and designers. It is based in Plano, Texas. GlobalFoundries’ new college graduate program offers full-time employment paths for recent graduates, with accelerated training in a fast-paced environment, cross-functional opportunities, and talent mobility. New graduates receive mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities.

Requirements

Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited degree program.
At least a 3.0 overall GPA and proven good academic standing.
English fluency, written and verbal.
Hands-on experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, and constrained-random verification.
Familiarity with CPU architectures such as RISC-V, ARM, or MIPS.
Basic understanding of cache and coherency concepts.
Strong scripting skills in Python, Perl, or Shell.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Written and verbal technical communication skills.
Self-motivated, collaborative team player able to contribute broadly to project goals.

Nice To Haves

Prior related internship or co-op experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, or similar settings.
Interest in using AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision-making.
Project management skills, including the ability to innovate, execute solutions, and navigate ambiguity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Exposure to RISC-V architecture.
Knowledge of interconnect protocols such as AXI, ACE, or CHI.
Experience with FPGA prototyping or emulation platforms.

Responsibilities

Perform functional verification of CPU cores and related subsystems.
Interpret microarchitectural specifications and develop effective verification strategies.
Develop and execute verification plans, including testbench creation and test case development.
Write directed and constrained-random test cases in SystemVerilog, C, and Assembly.
Use UVM-based environments for coverage-driven verification.
Analyze coverage reports and assist in closing coverage gaps.
Automate regression and verification flows using Python, Perl, or Shell.
Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to ensure design quality and performance.
Perform activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.