- Lead the end-to-end verification of complex IPs or mixed signal SoCs in automotive applications, adhering to ISO 26262 functional safety standards
- Develop and drive verification strategy, including safety verification and fault injection techniques
- Define detailed verification test plans, incorporating software-based verification approaches
- Architect, develop, and maintain SystemVerilog UVM-based testbenches and SW-based test frameworks
- Coordinate across multiple global sites and manage verification deliverables
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams: Design, DFT, Validation, ATE, Software, and Functional Safety teams
- Ensure full functional and safety coverage closure with metrics-driven verification
- Drive automation and continuous improvement in verification methodologies and flows
- Mentor and lead junior engineers in the team and contribute to technical growth
- Participate in audits and documentation required for functional safety compliance
- Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with SystemVerilog(SV, SV-RNM), WREAL/UVM and software-based verification with 12+ years of experience.
- Solid understanding of automotive safety standards like ISO 26262, including ASIL levels, safety mechanisms, and fault injection
- Proficiency in C programming for developing and integrating embedded software tests
- Deep knowledge of SoC/IP design and verification including experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet)
- Experience with simulation tools like Cadence Xcelium, Synopsys VCS, or Mentor Questa
- Strong knowledge of AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB) and embedded processors (ARM, RISC-V)
- Proficient in scripting languages: Python, Perl, or Shell
- Familiarity with formal verification, emulation, and hardware-software co-verification is a plus
- Experience with version control tools (Git/Perforce) and regression management systems
Soft Skills Team Coordination
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership in cross-site and cross-discipline coordination
- Ability to collaborate effectively with DFT, ATE, Software, and Validation teams
- Strong ownership and problem-solving mindset
- Experience managing schedules, risks, and project milestones in a multi-disciplinary environment
