Design Verification Engineer
NXP Semiconductors
Design Verification Engineer
NXP Semiconductors
Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions
Design Verification Engineer
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Job Summary
As a Design Verification Engineer at NXP Semiconductors, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the functional correctness and quality of our cutting-edge semiconductor designs. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive verification plans to validate complex digital circuits, contributing to the delivery of robust and reliable products.
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Job Responsibilities
* Develop and implement efficient and comprehensive verification environments and test benches using industry-standard methodologies (e.g., UVM, SystemVerilog).
* Create detailed verification plans based on design specifications, identifying key functionalities and potential corner cases.
* Develop, execute, and debug test cases to thoroughly verify the design against its specifications.
* Analyze simulation results, identify discrepancies, and work closely with design engineers to resolve issues.
* Develop and maintain verification collateral, including assertions, functional coverage models, and verification scripts.
* Participate in verification reviews, contributing to the improvement of verification methodologies and processes.
* Collaborate with design, architecture, and software teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of verification flows and tools.
* Document verification strategies, test plans, and results effectively.
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Job Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
* Proven experience (typically 2+ years) in digital IC design verification.
* Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM (Universal Verification Methodology).
* Experience with industry-standard simulation tools (e.g., Questa, VCS, Xcelium).
* Solid understanding of digital design principles and architectures.
* Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
* Familiarity with functional coverage driven verification and assertion-based verification.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions
NXP Semiconductors designs and sells semiconductor chips for vehicles and other devices. Its products include automotive-grade microcontrollers and other ICs used in engines, infotainment, safety systems, and networked car architectures. These chips process data, run software, and enable features such as advanced driver assistance and vehicle connectivity, often with strong security and real-time performance. Unlike some peers, NXP became an independent company after Philips spun off its semiconductor unit in 2006 and later merged with Freescale in 2015, building a focused strength in automotive semiconductors and microcontrollers. This gives it a clear niche in the market and the goal of growing as a standalone leader in smarter, connected vehicles and related technologies.
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