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RTL Verification Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$158K - $193K/yr

We are looking for an experienced RTL Verification Engineer with strong expertise in DFX (Design for X), VISA/Debug, JTAG, and ASIC/SoC verification . The ideal candidate will have hands-on ...

Own the design-for-excellence agenda - manufacturability, testability, yield, and cost - across new-product introduction and end-of-life. * Own the engineering KPI bowler - first-pass yield, DPPM ...

Support DFX (Design to Cost, Manufacturability, Reliability, etc.) efforts. * Prepares Development ... S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required. * 2 - 4 ...

Own the design-for-excellence agenda - manufacturability, testability, yield, and cost - across new-product introduction and end-of-life. Own the engineering KPI bowler - first-pass yield, DPPM, and ...

Support DFX (Design to Cost, Manufacturability, Reliability, etc.) efforts. * Prepares Development ... S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required. * 2 - 4 ...

Own the design-for-excellence agenda - manufacturability, testability, yield, and cost - across new-product introduction and end-of-life. * Own the engineering KPI bowler - first-pass yield, DPPM ...

This role applies DFx principles while maintaining alignment of product data across CAD, ERP, PIM, and web platforms. The position executes engineering workstreams including engineering change (ECR ...

This role applies DFx principles while maintaining alignment of product data across CAD, ERP, PIM, and web platforms. The position executes engineering workstreams including engineering change (ECR ...

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RTL Verification Engineer

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$158K - $193K/yr

Other

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

We are looking for an experienced RTL Verification Engineer with strong expertise in DFX (Design for X), VISA/Debug, JTAG, and ASIC/SoC verification. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing and executing verification environments for debug logic, DFX features, scan/debug interfaces, and related RTL.

DFX – RTL Verification Engineer | VISA / JTAG / Debug Validation

Location: Santa Clara, CA
Duration: 12 Months

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

  • 6 – 8  years of hands-on experience in RTL Design Verification, DFX Verification, or ASIC/SoC Verification.
  • Strong experience in DFX (Design for X) verification and validation of DFX-related RTL.
  • Hands-on experience with JTAG / IEEE 1149.x architecture, TAP controllers, and boundary-scan concepts.
  • Strong knowledge of VISA (Vendor Independent Silicon Architecture) / VISA Debug and related validation methodologies.
  • Experience validating debug logic, debug access mechanisms, scan/debug interfaces, and associated RTL.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM.
  • Experience developing and maintaining UVM testbenches, test scenarios, assertions, functional coverage, and verification plans.
  • Hands-on experience with simulation, waveform/debug analysis, failure investigation, and root-cause analysis.
  • Experience working within complex ASIC/SoC verification environments.
  • Good understanding of DFT/DFX concepts, scan architectures, TAP controllers, JTAG, and boundary scan.
  • Strong scripting/programming skills using Python, Perl, Tcl, or similar languages.
  • Experience with industry-standard verification and debug tools such as Synopsys VCS/Verdi, Siemens Questa/ModelSim, or equivalent is preferred.

 

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be able to independently drive DFX/VISA/JTAG verification activities, develop robust SystemVerilog/UVM-based verification environments, debug complex RTL failures, and work closely with Design, DFT, Architecture, and Silicon Validation teams.