We are seeking a Lead ASIC Security Design Verification Engineer to drive verification strategy and lead a team of engineers. The role involves architecting verification environments, mentoring team members, and ensuring robust security implementations in complex ASIC designs.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of design verification engineers
- Define and drive verification methodology and strategy for security-focused ASIC projects
- Architect advanced verification environments using UVM methodology
- Review and approve verification plans, test scenarios, and coverage metrics
- Guide technical decisions for verification infrastructure and framework development
- Establish best practices for security verification across projects
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with design, software, and product teams
- Provide technical leadership in verification reviews and project meetings
- Mentor and develop team members technical and professional growth
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
- 10+ years of Hardware Engineering experience with at least 5 years in lead verification roles
- Proven track record of leading complex verification projects and teams
- Expert-level knowledge in RTL design verification using Verilog/System Verilog/UVM methodology
- In-depth understanding of security protocols and cryptographic implementations:
- Symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
- Public/private key infrastructure
- Hash functions and random number generators
- Encryption/signature algorithms (AES, SHA, GMAC)
- Inline cryptography
- Advanced programming skills in Verilog, C/C++, Python, and Perl
- Strong experience in verification planning and coverage-driven verification
- Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills
- Outstanding leadership and communication abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in electrical engineering
- Experience leading security-critical tape-outs
- Expertise in hardware security architecture and threat modeling
- Knowledge of formal verification methodologies
- Experience with verification IP development and reuse strategies
- Track record of implementing verification process improvements
- Publications or patents in hardware security or verification
Leadership Competencies
- Proven ability to build and lead high-performing technical teams
- Excellence in project planning and execution
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Effective stakeholder management skills
- Ability to mentor and develop team members
- Strategic thinking and innovation mindset
Technical Leadership
- Establish verification standards and methodologies
- Drive adoption of new verification technologies and tools
- Lead technical reviews and design discussions
- Guide architectural decisions for verification environments
- Contribute to organizational verification strategy
