Silvaco
Silvaco

Digital Verification Manager / Sr Manager

TLDR

Define end-to-end verification strategy and architect reusable UVM environments for digital/mixed-signal IPs, driving adoption of verification methodologies.

Technical Leadership Role: 

  • Define and own the end-to-end verification strategy, including planning, coverage closure, and sign-off criteria. 

  • Architect and own the development of reusable UVM-based environments for different digital and mixed signal IPs verification 

  • Drive adoption and continuous improvement of verification methodologies (UVM, formal verification, etc.) 

  • Oversee AMS co-simulation strategies using real-number modeling and behavioral analog models 

  • Ensure comprehensive verification of different modes of operation including protocol corner cases, training sequences, error injection and recovery, loopback and test modes 

  • Implement assertion-based verification for calibration and training correctness 

  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging verification tools and technologies, driving their adoption where applicable 

Program Execution: 

  • Collaborate closely with RTL design, architecture, and mixed signal design teams to ensure seamless integration and verification of IP blocks 

  • Own verification schedules, resource planning, and risk mitigation across concurrent projects 

  • Engage with customers and partners on IP deliverables, verification collateral, and integration support 

  • Represent the verification team in program reviews, milestone sign-offs, and customer-facing discussions 

  • Establish and track KPIs and quality metrics for verification completeness and team productivity 

People and Team Management: 

  • Lead, mentor and grow the verification team 

  • Drive hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and career development plans 

  • Foster a culture of technical excellence, peer review, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement 

  • Drive team motivation through clear vision-setting, timely recognition of achievements, and visible support during critical project phases 

  • Allocate resources across multiple concurrent IP projects, balancing schedules, skill sets, and priorities 

Essential Qualifications and Experience:  

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering 

  • 12+ Years of experience in VLSI Digital Design/Verification, with 3-5+ years in a people management or technical lead role 

  • Proven track record of taking IPs from spec to silicon-proven delivery 

  • Strong command of UVM and System Verilog; constrained-random verification, coverage-driven verification, and assertion-based verification 

  • Experience with gate-level simulation, X-propagation, and SDF back-annotation flows 

  • Solid understanding of mixed signal verification including real number modeling, behavioral modeling and AMS co-sim 

  • Experience verifying analog-digital interface boundaries, and calibration logic 

  • Strong understanding of Verilog RTL design techniques and tradeoffs 

  • Solid understanding of ASIC/FPGA design flows including RTL Synthesis, place and route, and timing sign-off 

  • Strong knowledge of Python/Perl/TCL/Shell scripting languages 

  • Experience working with global teams 

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

  • Knowledge of clock and reset domain crossing techniques 

  • Familiarity with ISO 26262 or other functional safety standards 

  • Experience using version control tools, and bug tracking software 

  • Familiarity with SERDES PHYs and Protocols

 

Life at Mixel

At Mixel, a Silvaco company, we believe in empowering our people and meeting them where they are in their careers. Our Total Rewards package is designed to reflect the local culture and community where our employees live and work — because we know success starts with feeling valued and supported. Our people are our greatest strength. We also believe in a pay-for-performance philosophy — rewarding impact, recognizing achievements, and providing security for the future. Here are some of the key highlights:

 · Competitive pay

 · Annual and spot bonuses

 · Long-term incentive plan awards

· Health benefits

 · Paid holidays and time off

· Various learning and leadership opportunities

Benefits

Health Insurance

Health benefits

Learning Budget

Various learning and leadership opportunities

Long-term incentives

Long-term incentive plan awards

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays and time off

Silvaco builds sophisticated semiconductor design tools and intellectual property solutions that cater to engineers and researchers globally. By offering affordable TCAD and EDA software along with proven design IP, Silvaco addresses complex design challenges, supporting clients in industries like automotive, IoT, and display technology. Their comprehensive approach covers everything from material simulation to systems-on-chip design, making them a key player in the semiconductor space.

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