Design Verification Engineer

Design Verification Engineer Overview

An opportunity is available to join a global semiconductor organisation working on advanced technology development in the UK. The position is based in Oxfordshire and sits within a site that combines the pace and flexibility of a smaller startup-style environment with the backing and stability of a large international business.

The work focuses on cutting-edge 5nm designs and includes support for the newest PCIe interfaces, related protocols, and NAND flash solutions. The team has more than ten years of SSD design experience and uses a proven approach that blends RTL design with high-speed microcode engines. This method is intended to provide flexibility when requirements change while also reducing the risk of expensive redesigns or re-spins.

The ASIC group is involved in the full development lifecycle, starting with requirements capture and architecture and continuing through development, verification, tape-out, and post-silicon support. That makes the role suitable both for engineers who want exposure to the entire flow and for those who prefer to build deeper expertise in UVM-based verification.

In this position, you will join a high-calibre SoC development team working on demanding design problems such as high-speed interfaces, high-performance accelerators, and systems with multiple CPUs. The broader team covers architecture, RTL implementation, verification, synthesis, FPGA prototyping, and validation, so the role sits in a highly collaborative engineering environment.

What you will be doing

• Supporting verification work on advanced ASIC and SoC projects, including designs with complex interfaces and performance-sensitive subsystems.
• Helping to define the functional requirements and success measures for verification environments.
• Creating and using SystemVerilog UVM testbenches to validate digital logic.
• Applying formal verification methods to prove correctness and identify issues early.
• Working with C test cases and reviewing C code as part of the verification process.
• Using scripting tools such as Python, Perl, and TCL to automate and streamline verification tasks.
• Contributing to a development flow that spans architecture, RTL, verification, tape-out, and post-silicon support.
• Collaborating with engineers across architecture, design, synthesis, prototyping, and validation.
• Participating in a methodology that combines RTL with microcode engines to improve adaptability and reduce redesign risk.
• Working on a team where engineers can either broaden their experience across the full product lifecycle or focus more deeply on verification specialism.

What the employer is looking for

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electronic engineering or a similar subject.
• Experience in digital ASIC design and verification.
• Experience defining verification environment requirements and the metrics used to judge them.
• Practical knowledge of SystemVerilog UVM testbench development.
• Experience with formal proof-based verification.
• Ability to understand C test cases and C source code.
• Familiarity with scripting languages used in engineering workflows, such as Python, Perl, or TCL.
• Preferred experience with formal verification tools such as JasperGold or VC Formal.
• Helpful background in C or C++ development.
• Prior SSD experience, especially with storage interfaces such as SAS or PCIe, with NVMe experience considered particularly valuable.

What is offered

• Competitive base pay.
• Bonus potential.
• Hybrid working.
• A generous pension arrangement.
• Private medical insurance.
• Visa sponsorship for experienced engineers.
• Relocation assistance for experienced engineers.
• The chance to work on leading-edge 5nm semiconductor technology.
• Exposure to the latest PCIe protocols and NAND flash solutions.
• A role within a major company that still offers a fast-moving, startup-like atmosphere at the UK site.

Location and lifestyle

The role is based in Oxfordshire, a location presented as offering a strong quality of life. The area combines a well-known university city with attractive countryside, good schools, cultural amenities, and convenient access to London and Heathrow, making it appealing for both professionals and families.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply through the advertised application route. For a confidential conversation or further information, the contact named on the page is Rachel Mason at IC Resources.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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