Staff Certification Engineer
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Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Semiconductors, FPGAIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in ASIC or FPGA design verification
- Expertise in Hardware Description Languages (HDL) like Verilog or VHDL and Hardware Verification Languages (HVL) such as SystemVerilog
- Strong hands-on experience in developing UVM-based testbenches and verification components
- Proficiency in modern verification methodologies, including coverage-driven verification (CDV) and assertion-based verification (ABV)
- Familiarity with industry-standard protocols such as AMBA (AXI, ACE, CHI, APB), PCIe, or Ethernet (plus)
- Experience with simulation and debug tools (e.g., Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium, Mentor Questa)
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Perl, or Tcl for automation and data analysis
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with architects and design engineers to understand IP specifications and define comprehensive verification strategies and detailed test plans
- Develop robust, reusable, and constrained-random verification environments using SystemVerilog and UVM (Universal Verification Methodology)
- Create and implement directed and random test cases and test sequences to exercise design functionality and uncover potential bugs
- Develop verification components, including drivers, monitors, scoreboards, and checkers
- Utilize SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) and formal verification methods to enhance bug detection and verify complex properties
- Execute simulation regressions, debug test failures, analyze root causes, and work with designers to implement corrective measures
- Define and track functional and code coverage metrics to ensure verification completeness and drive coverage closure
- Develop automation scripts and infrastructure using languages like Python or Perl to improve verification efficiency and flows
- Participate in technical reviews of specifications, design documents, and test plans, providing valuable input and feedback
- Designs, develops, validates, and/or debugs software abstractions and frameworks for acceleration with FPGAs to support embedded, data center, and communication clients
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the location for this FPGA IP Verification Engineer role?
The primary location is Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, with Shift 1 (India).
What are the required qualifications and experience for this position?
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field is required, along with 5+ years of experience in ASIC or FPGA design verification.
What key technical skills are needed for this role?
Expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM for verification environments, HDL like Verilog or VHDL, and scripting in Python, Perl, or Tcl is required. Strong experience with coverage-driven verification, assertions, and tools like Synopsys VCS or Cadence Xcelium is also essential.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What kind of team environment can I expect at Altera?
The role involves working effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment with strong communication skills.
Altera
Develops digital human agents for AI
About Altera
Altera develops digital human agents that mimic human traits like empathy, friendship, and fun. Their primary product allows users to interact with an AI agent while playing Minecraft, creating a friendly and engaging experience. Altera's agents are designed to be interoperable and capable of long-term autonomy, making them suitable for both individual users and businesses. Unlike many competitors, Altera focuses on advancing research and scaling technology to deliver unique, human-like AI products. The company's goal is to redefine AI agents, enhancing their versatility and human-like qualities.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
$10.7MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees