Sr Principal Engineer CPU Verification

GlobalFoundries • Austin, TX

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About The Position

MIPS – A GlobalFoundries company is seeking a Design Verification Engineer with 15 + years of experience to join our CPU verification team. The successful candidate will work on verification of processor components, focusing on CPU core functionality, coherency, and cache subsystems . This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced verification methodologies and collaborate with world-class architects and designers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in design verification, preferably in CPU or SoC verification.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to RISC-V architecture.
• Knowledge of interconnect protocols like AXI, ACE, or CHI.
• Experience with FPGA prototyping or emulation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional verification of CPU cores and related subsystems (coherency and cache controllers).
• Understand and interpret microarchitectural specifications to 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.
• Utilize UVM-based environments for coverage-driven verification.
• Analyze coverage reports and assist in closing coverage gaps.
• Automate regression and verification flows using scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to ensure design quality and performance.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Benefits

• Global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents
• Unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced verification methodologies
• Collaborate with world-class architects and designers
• Equal opportunity in the workplace
• Cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential
• Attraction and retention of highly qualified people

What This Job Offers

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