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Functional Verification Engineer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 19 days ago

Openchip

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Full-time hours.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Openchip doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Barcelona, Spain (Hybrid) for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
Master's degree
“Master Degree in relevant field.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Join an innovative team and experience company growth.
We believe in investing in our employees and providing them with the opportunities they need to grow and develop their careers.
Enjoy a hybrid work environment.
We also offer flexible schedule.
We offer a remuneration that values your experience.
The position will have the base in Barcelona.

We are looking for outstanding people willing to join our mission to change this industry and help to build a better world.

If you feel identified with Openchip, please contact us. We can offer a competitive compensation package in a flexible work schema that will help you to keep a balance between your personal and professional life.

At Openchip & Software Technologies S.L., we believe a diverse and inclusive team is the key to groundbreaking ideas. We foster a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential - regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Master Degree in relevant field.
Min 5 years of experience in relevant field of Verification of complex SoC or IP
Experience in
SystemVerilog/UVM
SystemC/C++
Experience in Constrained random, Functional Coverage development, design debug.
Experience in Formal Verification, UPF.
Experience in HW-SW co-verification and simulation.
Some previous experience in Firmware based verification is a good to have.
Some knowledge of scripting languages like Bash/Perl/Python.
Use of verification management tools.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively analyze and resolve complex verification issues.
Good level of English, both written and spoken is mandatory.

Nice to have

Experience in the following are a plus:

Experience in Firmware-based verification.
Knowledge in metrics-driven verification.
Insights of NOC and other Ips or standard peripherals like PCIe, DDR, HBM...

The role

As a Functional Verification Engineer, you will be interfacing with architecture, design, physical implementation and software teams in order to make sure that the systems are performing to the highest level. Your work may involve high-level modelling, UVM, HW/SW Co-Debug, Simulation Acceleration support.

What you'll do

Reading and analysing the system requirements and architecture requirement documents.

Developing Verification environment development and maintenance in SystemVerilog/UVM/SystemC/C++, including all the respective components such as Stimulus, Checkers, Assertions, Trackers, and Coverage.

Executing Verification Plans, including Design Bring-up, DV environment Bring-up, Regressions and Debug of the test failures.

Using the standard tools and flows of the verification process (Simulators, Coverage Analyzers, Unix, Continuous Integration, Bug Tracking,...).

Create and execute testcases to verify the functionality, performance, and robustness in embedded C and SV.

Identify, isolate, and debug issues found during verification, leveraging simulation and debugging tools to root-cause failures and drive resolution with design and architecture teams.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve verification closure, conducting coverage analysis, bug tracking, and regression testing to ensure the quality and completeness of verification activities.

Participation to verification methodology improvements.

Soft kills

Team player, able to work with multiple cultures both on site and remotely.
Autonomous and flexible is mandatory.

About Openchip

Openchip is a Barcelona-based semiconductor startup focused on designing advanced RISC-V processors and system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for high-performance computing, AI, and data center applications. The company is building a team of engineers to develop open, customizable silicon that challenges established players in the industry. With a strong emphasis on hardware architecture, security, and compiler development, Openchip is positioning itself as a key player in the European semiconductor ecosystem.

Openchip is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, and operates primarily from this location, making it a unique opportunity for international professionals to join a cutting-edge semiconductor company in Southern Europe. The work culture is engineering-driven, with a focus on innovation and open-source technologies. For international hires, the company offers the chance to work on complex technical challenges in a growing sector, while being based in a vibrant city with a high quality of life. The team is likely to be multicultural, given the global nature of the semiconductor talent pool.

Industry: Semiconductors
Employees: 50
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: openchip.com

Good to know if you are moving

Openchip is headquartered in Barcelona, a major European tech hub with a strong international community and excellent quality of life.
The company is focused on RISC-V architecture, which is an open standard, offering engineers the chance to work on open-source silicon technology.
As a startup, Openchip offers the opportunity to have a significant impact on the design and development of new products from early stages.
The company is likely to offer a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work in a growing sector in Spain.
Barcelona has a well-connected international airport and a large expat community, making relocation easier for foreign professionals.

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