Design Verification Engineer (,, United Kingdom)

Aion Silicon is looking for an experienced Verification Engineer to join our office in Theale/Bristol. In this hands-on technical role, you will contribute to a variety of SoC, subsystem, and IP development projects, taking responsibility for the verification process from planning to coverage closure. Working closely with ASIC/SoC project leaders, you will architect, specify, and lead the implementation of high-level verification projects, using advanced verification languages. You will also collaborate with multi-site development teams and customers to propose solutions and ensure the delivery of high-quality verification environments and methodologies. If you are a passionate and innovative engineer who enjoys solving complex verification problems and leading teams, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verification Expertise: Provide hands-on expertise in IP and SoC-level functional verification, including the development of testbenches and implementation of verification plans.
• Problem Solving: Proactively address and resolve verification challenges, working independently or as part of a collaborative team.
• Mentorship & Team Leadership: Mentor junior team members, fostering a creative and innovative environment and helping to develop new ideas and approaches.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in verification technologies and methodologies, ensuring Sondrel remains at the forefront of industry best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define verification strategies and create comprehensive verification plans for SoC designs.
• Optimised Design Solutions: Deliver cutting-edge, optimised solutions for functional verification, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Recruitment Support: Contribute to the recruitment process by interviewing candidates and assisting in team expansion activities.

Key Relationships:

• Internal: Reports to: Engineering Manager/Principal Engineer; Collaborates with: Engineers, Senior Engineers, Principal Engineers, Project Managers, and HR teams; Supervises: Verification Team (including junior engineers).
• External: Customers: Minimal technical engineer-to-engineer communication; Suppliers: EDA Tool Vendors, Foundries, and Assembly Houses.

Qualifications:

• Essential: A degree, Master's, or PhD in a relevant subject. Typically, 5+ years of experience in SoC, subsystem, or IP verification in a team environment.
• Desirable: A Master's or PhD in a related subject, with 5+ years of practical experience.

Skills & Experience:

• Essential: Proven experience in metric-driven verification, including verification planning, functional coverage, code coverage, unit-level verification, and top-level verification. Expertise in testbench architecture design and hands-on experience with System Verilog, UVM, ABV, and constrained random verification. Experience with PSL, SVA, e, VMM, OVM. Familiarity with formal verification techniques such as model checking, CDC, and power-aware verification (e.g., UPF). Experience with RTL and gate-level simulation, as well as SoC-level verification, including HW/SW co-verification and multi-mode simulation. Familiarity with HW acceleration techniques like emulation. Experience with verification infrastructure automation (e.g., Perl, Python, Java, Tcl, IP-XACT, UCDB). Strong knowledge of C programming for verification tasks. Demonstrated ability to listen to customer feedback, recognise opportunities for technical innovation, and provide constructive feedback.
• Desirable: Experience in contributing to or presenting technical white papers. Advanced knowledge or experience in multiple verification sub-functions.

Attributes:

• Essential: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Excellent negotiation, organisation, and time management skills. Self-organised with the ability to respond to changing priorities quickly. Collaborative team player, with the ability to work under pressure. Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to tasks. Exceptional attention to detail and focus on high-quality results. Ability to work independently, with a strong sense of initiative and responsibility.

Why Aion?

At Aion, we are committed to innovation and excellence in SoC design. Joining our team in Theale/Bristol will provide you with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to high-impact projects. You will be part of a dynamic, supportive team where you can grow your technical expertise and leadership capabilities, while helping shape the future of semiconductor design. If you're an experienced Verification Engineer eager to contribute to innovative design solutions, we'd love to hear from you.