An exciting opportunity has just opened for a Senior / Lead Verification Engineer to join a cutting-edge team in Cambridge, UK, driving innovation in next-gen semiconductor projects Location: Cambridge, UK Duration: Permanent Salary: Negotiable (depending on qualifications and experience) Our client is expanding their DV team at a key growth stage, offering a rare opportunity to join early and genuinely shape verification methodology, standards, and technical direction as the team scales. Position Overview The work is focused on production-grade open-source silicon , including the Ibex RISC-V CPU and OpenTitan security platform , developed in collaboration with world-leading partners such as Google. This is real silicon used as a foundation for secure and scalable compute systems. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and debug block/system-level tests and testbenches using SystemVerilog and UVM Develop test and coverage plans for new and updated designs Triage and debug nightly regressions Review contributions to open-source projects Enhance test and CI infrastructure Collaborate on academic/industry publications Stay current with verification best practices and introduce improvements Candidate Requirements 5+ years industry experience in design verification Strong SystemVerilog and UVM expertise Experience across the full verification cycle (planning to tape-out) Able to provide estimates and coordinate with project managers Comfortable in multidisciplinary, multi-organisation teams Familiar with Git and code review tools (GitHub, GitLab, Gerrit) Programming in C and/or Python for tests and automation Experience with multiple hardware block types Knowledge of security countermeasures (fault injection, side-channel attacks) Experience with RISC-V ISA or other instruction sets Familiarity with formal verification tools (e.g., JasperGold) 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays Employer pension contribution Private medical insurance, income protection, critical illness and life cover Opportunities to attend industry conferences and training #J-18808-Ljbffr
Verification Team Lead employer: microTECH Global LTD
Our company is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Hampshire that fosters innovation and collaboration among talented engineers. We prioritise employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and provide a supportive culture that values creativity and teamwork, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of analogue IC design.
