Lead SoC CPU Verification Engineer

Location: Bengaluru, India

Experience: 6–10 Years

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead SoC CPU Verification Engineer to drive the verification of next-generation high-performance CPU and SoC designs. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in CPU microarchitecture verification, system-level verification, and modern verification methodologies, with the ability to lead technical initiatives across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead verification of complex CPU subsystems and SoC-level features from architecture specification to silicon bring-up.
Develop comprehensive verification plans, test strategies, and coverage models.
Build and enhance UVM/SystemVerilog-based verification environments.
Create constrained-random, directed, and stress test scenarios to validate CPU functionality, performance, and corner cases.
Drive functional, code, assertion, and system-level coverage closure.
Debug complex RTL, architecture, and simulation issues across multiple design blocks.
Collaborate closely with Architecture, Design, Performance, Firmware, and Emulation teams.
Develop reusable verification IPs, checkers, scoreboards, and automation frameworks.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the verification team.
Support emulation, FPGA validation, and post-silicon debug activities when required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, VLSI, or related field.
6–10 years of experience in CPU, SoC, or subsystem verification.
Strong expertise in SystemVerilog, UVM, and verification methodologies.
Deep understanding of CPU microarchitecture concepts including:
Pipelines
Cache hierarchy (L1/L2/L3)
Branch prediction
MMU/TLB
Interrupts and exceptions
Coherency protocols
Memory ordering
Experience with assertions (SVA), coverage-driven verification, and formal verification concepts.
Strong debugging skills using simulation and waveform analysis tools.
Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience verifying ARM, RISC-V, x86, or custom CPU architectures.
Exposure to AMBA AXI/ACE/CHI protocols.
Experience with emulation platforms and performance validation.
Knowledge of low-power verification methodologies (UPF/CPF).
Familiarity with firmware-driven and post-silicon validation flows.

What You'll Bring

Strong ownership and problem-solving mindset.
Ability to lead technically challenging projects with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Passion for building world-class silicon products.