Principal SoC Verification Engineer

Location: Austin (Oakhill, Office)

We are looking for 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.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute SoC verification plans and strategies.

Build and maintain SystemVerilog/UVM based verification environments.

Verify complex SoC features including

ARM-based subsystems

Interconnects (AXI/ACE/CHI)

• DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, Security, and Boot
• Low Power and Clock/Reset architectures
• Functional Safety mechanisms (ISO 26262)
• 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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE, CE, CS, or related field.

5-4 years of experience in SoC/IP verification.

Strong expertise in

SystemVerilog, UVM, SVA

• Functional and code coverage
• Simulation and debug tools (VCS, Xcelium, Verdi)
• Experience with ARM-based SoCs and industry-standard protocols (AXI, PCIe, DDR, Ethernet).
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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