Senior SoC Performance Verification Engineer

Microsoft

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$119,800–$234,700 / yr
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9 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior SoC Performance Verification Engineer

The SoC Performance Verification Engineer - Senior joins the Compute Silicon and Manufacturing Engineering team to drive performance verification for Cobalt programs. This role involves owning novel performance verification endeavors, developing strategies, test plans, and methodologies while collaborating with architects to identify key performance indicators. The engineer will create performance tests, debug correlation mismatches to root cause, and mentor team members. Key technical requirements include experience in SoC design and verification principles using SystemVerilog and UVM, as well as developing tests for emulation platforms using C/C++ and accelerated VIP content. Candidates should possess expertise in CPU architecture, coherent and non-coherent fabric IPs, and ARM standard architectures. The role focuses on the critical domain of cloud hardware infrastructure, specifically addressing performance-critical datapaths and configurations to ensure high-quality, scalable manufacturing for large-scale cloud systems.

What you'll do

  • Own and drive the methodology for performance verification on current and future Cobalt programs.
  • Collaborate with architects to identify and correlate key performance indicators across SoC designs.
  • Develop comprehensive verification strategies, test plans, requirements, environments, and tools.
  • Create performance tests and debug correlation mismatches to identify root causes and recommend fixes.
  • Drive continuous improvement of designs, verification plans, and methodologies through partner engagement.
  • Mentor and coach team members on technical tasks and processes.

What we're looking for

  • A Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ years of technical engineering experience.
  • A Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of technical engineering experience.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of technical engineering experience.
  • Equivalent experience to the specified degree and experience requirements.
  • Ability to pass a Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
  • Must provide proof of citizenship, residency, or other protected status for export control eligibility.
  • Performance verification experience through at least one end-to-end tapeout (preferred).
  • 6+ years of experience in Computer Architecture and SoC design/verification using System Verilog/UVM (preferred).

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