Sr. Staff Design Verification Engineer
Lightmatter builds chips that enable extreme-scale artificial intelligence computing clusters. If you're a collaborative engineer or scientist who has a passion for innovation, solving challenging technical problems, and doing impactful work like building the world's first optical computers, consider joining the team at Lightmatter!
As a Design Verification Engineer at Lightmatter, you will find yourself at the heart of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team. Your role will involve close collaboration with our digital design experts, using UVM testbench techniques to rigorously verify their designs. Your responsibilities will include working alongside photonic and analog designers, gaining a deep understanding of their innovative designs, and applying Real Number Modeling (RNM) and AMS verification methods. This critical function ensures the integrity of their work.
Your interaction with the Architecture team will be crucial in comprehending system requirements and spearheading performance verification. This role offers a unique platform to enhance your skills across a spectrum of areas including UVM, AMS modeling, mixed-signal verification, formal verification, emulation, and both performance modeling and verification.
Responsibilities
Engage collaboratively with teams specializing in digital, photonics, and analog design to develop comprehensive test plans.
Design and implement UVM testbenches for both subsystem-level and full-chip verification. This includes debugging testbenches, resolving issues, achieving high coverage, and overseeing the final sign-off on Design Verification (DV).
Develop Real Number Models (RNM) for photonics and analog circuits, conduct AMS verification in conjunction with UVM, and ensure precise model representation. Contribute significantly to the development of the Golden Reference Model (GRM) for design verification. Play an integral role in the execution of emulation and formal verification for DV purposes.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
12 years of design verification and SystemVerilog experience
2+ years of experience in python
Expertise in developing the UVM library
Experience with simulators such as Xcelium, ModelSim, Questa, or VCS
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience with AMS verification
Experience in formal verification
Strong problem solver, communicator, and team player
Subject matter expert on technical areas listed under the requirements
Previous leadership experience
Communicates complex concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders, fostering support and consensus for initiatives
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Care Plan
Group Retirement Savings Plan matching
Life Insurance
Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Training & Development
Flexible, hybrid workplace model
Stock Option Plan
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