The Senior Design Verification Engineer will join Microsoft’s AI Silicon Engineering (AISiE) SoC Design Verification team, collaborating with cross-discipline teams to develop verification environments and test cases for cutting-edge AI accelerators. Daily responsibilities include creating complex verification plans, developing comprehensive test suites, and implementing technical solutions to address design challenges. The role requires expertise in Verilog or VHDL, C/C++, Python, Ruby, or Perl, along with deep knowledge of System Verilog, UVM, and coverage closure. Ideal candidates have 6+ years of experience in silicon IP verification, chip architecture, hardware emulation, and firmware development, making significant contributions to the design and validation of advanced AI accelerators at Microsoft’s scale.
Develop complex verification environments and test suites at block, chip, and system levels.
Define verification plans with architects and design engineers to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Create and drive comprehensive test plans to cover all features thoroughly.
Design and implement technical solutions for complex quality challenges.
Develop verification components like scoreboards, sequences, and constrained random tests.
What we're looking for
Doctorate in relevant field with 1+ year of experience or Master's with 4+ years, or Bachelor's with 5+ years.
Over 6 years of experience creating simulation environments and debugging silicon IPs/systems.
At least 3 years of industry experience in chip or computer architecture.
Proficiency in Verilog/VHDL, C/C++, and scripting languages like Python or Perl.
In-depth knowledge of verification principles, System Verilog, UVM, and coverage closure.
Experience with hardware design for embedded systems and firmware development.
Familiarity with hardware emulation or FPGAs and ability to write synthesizable code.
Market check
Salary context
This
$119,800–$234,700
range sits above
69%
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Peer median band
$125,825–$218,500
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$149,962–$203,200
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About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
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