At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us to verify next-gen semiconductor products and complex SoC platforms.
- Company: VRKT Group, a global innovation powerhouse with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in technology that serves humanity and drives smart mobility.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in SoC verification, expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM required.
About VRKT Group
VRKT Group is a global innovation powerhouse operating across six countries, with headquarters in the United Kingdom and a growing presence across India, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the USA. With a team of 240+ professionals, VRKT continues to drive excellence across Semiconductor Engineering, Embedded Systems, Automotive Software, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, IoT, Smart Connectivity, DevOps, and Cloud Technologies.
Beyond technology consulting and engineering services, VRKT is a diversified enterprise with successful ventures in Construction & Infrastructure, Food & Beverage, and Healthcare, while also partnering with 10+ high-growth startups to accelerate innovation and real-world impact.
At VRKT, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our investments span AI-powered solutions, Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV), Semiconductor Engineering, Intelligent Mobility, and next-generation Underwater Drone Technologies focused on sustainability and water quality monitoring.
Our Mission
Driving Smart Mobility with Intelligent Solutions
We are committed to making technology serve humanity by enabling smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for the future.
Position
Senior Verification Engineer / Senior System Verification Engineer
Semiconductor SoC Verification Practice
Location: Reading, UK, This role is Hybrid within UK. We encourage applications from professionals who are currently authorized to work in the UK and can commence employment without additional immigration support requirements.
Experience: 7+ Years
VRKT is expanding its Semiconductor Verification Practice and is seeking experienced verification professionals with expertise in one or more of the following domains:
- Accelerated Verification & Emulation (Cadence Zebu)
- Networking Verification (NETC & PCIe)
- Memory Subsystem Verification (xSPI & DDR)
- Functional Safety Verification (FuSa)
Role Overview
As a Senior Verification Engineer, you will contribute to the verification of next-generation semiconductor products and complex SoC platforms. You will be responsible for developing verification strategies, executing system-level validation, performing root-cause analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional global engineering teams.
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in SystemVerilog, UVM, SoC verification methodologies, software-driven verification, and at least one of the specialized domains listed above.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for complex SoC and subsystem designs.
- Build, enhance, and maintain UVM-based verification environments.
- Create functional, performance, stress, and corner-case verification scenarios.
- Develop software-driven verification frameworks and test environments.
- Perform subsystem and full-chip SoC verification activities.
- Execute regression testing and drive verification closure.
- Analyze failures, identify root causes, and drive issue resolution.
- Collaborate with architecture, RTL, firmware, software, validation, and verification teams.
- Support coverage analysis, quality metrics, and verification sign-off activities.
- Contribute to automation, methodology improvements, and verification best practices.
Must-Have Skills
Verification Expertise
- SystemVerilog
- UVM (Universal Verification Methodology)
- SoC Verification
- System-Level Verification
- Debugging and Root Cause Analysis
- Functional Coverage and Verification Planning
- EDA Tools
Hands-on experience with one or more of:
- Cadence Xcelium
- Cadence Verisium Manager (vManager)
- Cadence Zebu Emulator
Software & Scripting
- Software-Driven Verification
- Embedded Software/Firmware Validation
- C/C++ Programming, Python, TCL, Bash, Perl
Domain Expertise (One or More Required)
- Accelerated Verification & Emulation
- Cadence Zebu Emulators
- UVM Environment Porting
- C-Based Verification Environment Porting
- XTOR Programming
- Emulator-Based Verification Flows
- Hardware-Assisted Verification
- Software-Driven Validation
- System-Level Debugging
- Networking Verification (NETC & PCIe)
- NETC Architecture
- PCIe Protocol Verification
- Networking Subsystems
- Traffic Generation & Analysis
- High-Speed Interface Verification
- Performance & Stress Validation
- Memory Subsystem Verification (xSPI & DDR)
- xSPI Protocols
- DDR Technologies
- Memory Controller Verification
- Boot Flow Verification
- Execute-in-Place (XiP)
- Memory Initialization and Validation
- Embedded Software-Based Testing
- Functional Safety (FuSa)
- Automotive Functional Safety Concepts
- Fault Injection Methodologies
- Safety Mechanism Validation
- ISO 26262 Awareness
- Compile-Time and Run-Time Safety Switches
- Safety-Critical SoC Verification
Additional Technical Knowledge
Experience with one or more of the following protocols and technologies:
- PCIe
- DDR
- xSPI
- AXI
- AHB
- APB
- Ethernet
- NETC
- High-Speed Interfaces
- Networking Protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in: Electronics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Semiconductor Engineering
- Related Engineering Discipline
Experience
Minimum 7+ years of industry experience in:
- SoC Verification
- System Verification
- Semiconductor Product Development
- Functional Verification
- Hardware-Assisted Verification
- Automotive or Networking Semiconductor Platforms
Immediate joiners preferred
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Verification Engineers – Semiconductor SoC Verification (Multiple Openings) - UK/Hybrid in London employer: VIRTUAL REALITY KINGDOM TECHNOLOGIES
As a leading employer in the semiconductor industry, we offer Senior Verification Engineers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a hybrid environment based in Reading, UK. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and professional growth, providing employees with access to advanced training and development resources, while our commitment to work-life balance ensures a rewarding and fulfilling career path.
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