Design Verification Engineer

Job description

Join a world-class semiconductor powerhouse and play a key role in cutting-edge ASIC development.

I am looking for a Senior Design Verification Engineer to join a dynamic hardware development team in Edinburgh. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the functional correctness and robustness of complex digital and mixed-signal ASIC designs using advanced verification methodologies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for complex mixed-signal ASIC designs
• Create and maintain UVM-based SystemVerilog testbenches.
• Write, debug, and execute test cases to verify functionality, performance, and corner cases
• Perform block-level and full-chip verification, including simulation, coverage analysis, and regression management
• Collaborate closely with design engineers to interpret specifications and define verification requirements
• Analyse and resolve issues discovered during verification and post-silicon validation
• Mentor junior engineers and drive improvements in verification methodologies and infrastructure
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of design and verification best practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in digital and/or mixed-signal design verification
• Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, and leading simulation tools (e.g., Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium)
• Solid understanding of digital design principles, RTL design, and ASIC development flows
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell, etc.)
• Familiarity with formal verification, assertion-based verification, and coverage-driven verification techniques
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

What’s on offer

• Competitive base salary plus RSUs and annual bonus
• A collaborative, innovative working environment
• Flexible work options – remote work may be considered for UK-based engineers with full right to work in the UK

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Edinburgh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-01-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English