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88,000+ live jobsStaff Design Verification Engineer – High-Speed Interface Protocols
Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 3 days ago (last checked 9 Nov)
Semidynamics
39 open roles
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Barcelona
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- University degree
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Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related field).
7+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC design verification, with recent focus on high‑speed protocols (PCIe, UCIe, SerDes).
Deep expertise in on‑chip bus protocols (AXI, CXS, AHB, CHI, etc.).
Proven experience developing UVM‑based testbenches and driving coverage‑driven sign‑off flows.
Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals and SoC microarchitectures.
Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and simulation tools (VCS, Xcelium, Questa).
Exceptional debugging and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently on complex challenges.
Nice to have
Experience using AI‑assisted tools for design verification and regression analysis.
Familiarity with version control systems (Git, Perforce) and job scheduling frameworks (LSF, Grid Engine).
Strong scripting skills in Perl, Python, or TCL for automation and debug workflows.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
The role
What you'll do
Build and debug functional verification environments at IP and subsystem levels.
Serve as the protocol expert, providing clarity on expected behaviors of AMBA and high‑speed interfaces (PCIe, UCIe, SerDes, etc.).
Debug mismatches between RTL, DV models, and specifications, ensuring functional correctness and compliance.
Develop and maintain UVM‑based testbenches, scripts, and flows to automate verification compile/run cycles.
Triage and root‑cause simulation failures, track bugs, and drive closure with cross‑functional teams.
Optimize simulation runtime, capacity, and compile turnaround for large‑scale designs.
Maintain detailed documentation of methodologies, flows, and known issues.
How you'll work
Hybrid work model: 4 days in the Barcelona office (city center), 1 day WFH, plus 1 week of "work from anywhere."
Why Semidynamics
Competitive compensation and benefits.
About Semidynamics
- Industry
- Technology
In their own words
About the company & team
Join one of Europe's most promising deep‑tech semiconductor startups, building AI chips from silicon to systems.
Accelerated career growth and technical ownership.
A collaborative, technically driven environment that values clarity, ownership, and innovation.
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