Principal SoC Verification Engineer

NXP Semiconductors • Austin, TX

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About The Position

NXP is seeking an experienced SoC Verification Engineer to drive verification of next-generation automotive SoCs used in safety-critical applications. The role involves end-to-end ownership of verification planning, testbench development, execution, debug, and sign-off for complex SoC platforms.

The engineer will verify complex SoC features, including ARM-based subsystems, interconnects, DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, security, boot, low-power and clock/reset architectures, and functional safety mechanisms. The role also involves working across architecture, design, firmware, validation, and safety teams, as well as supporting post-silicon debug and customer issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE, CE, CS, or a related field.
• 5-4 years of experience in SoC/IP verification.
• Strong expertise in SystemVerilog, UVM, and SVA.
• Experience with functional and code coverage.
• Experience with simulation and debug tools such as VCS, Xcelium, and Verdi.
• Experience with ARM-based SoCs and industry-standard protocols such as AXI, PCIe, DDR, and Ethernet.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive SoC experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety.
• Experience with Low Power (UPF), Formal Verification, GLS, and Emulation.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute SoC verification plans and strategies.
• Build and maintain SystemVerilog/UVM-based verification environments.
• Verify ARM-based subsystems and interconnects, including AXI, ACE, and CHI.
• Verify DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, security, and boot features.
• Verify low-power and clock/reset architectures and functional safety mechanisms.
• Drive functional, code, and assertion coverage closure.
• Debug RTL, testbench, and system-level issues.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Design, Firmware, Validation, and Safety teams.
• Support post-silicon debug and customer issue resolution.
• Lead technical initiatives and mentor engineers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal