Senior Technical Architect

Senior Technical Architect

Santa Clara, California

Job Summary: Candidates with 8 to 14 years experience is mandatory. Define ASIC/SoC verification strategy: Good understanding of ASIC/SoC life cycle. Full chip testplan development: Has participated in multiple ASIC/SoC verification till tapeout stage. Full chip TB Architecture definition. Experience writing ASIC/SoC testplans UVM based testbench development. Experience in ASIC/SoC Testbench definition. Experience to Build and maintain reusable block-level and sub-system testbenches using SystemVerilog and the Universal Verification Methodology (UVM). Ethernet verfication. PCIe. UCIe SV functional coverage, Assertions coding. Expertise & hands-on experience in OVM/UVM methodologies using SV. Experience to Write, execute, and debug constrained-random and directed test cases based on defined test plans. C based TB development. Experience in developing TB components for SOC with C, SV Test case development, coding, execution, bug analysis. Experience in developing TB components, including functional coverage implementation and assertion coding. Experience Set up functional coverage, write system assertions (SVA), and analyze code coverage metrics to identify untested gaps in the design logic. Debug complex simulation failures using waveform viewer tools to isolate design bugs from testbench issues. Experience in SOC C based tests coding & debugging Gate Level Simulation Experience in Gate level simulation & netlist debugging Regressions, coverage analysis Experience in regression failure analysis, Functional and Code Coverage closure Own and execute verification closure Experience in Utilizing scripting languages like Perl/Shell scripting to automate regression tests and parse large simulation log files. Experience in Collaborating closely with the hardware design team to analyze, document, and resolve bug reports efficiently. Experience in Document test plans, micro-architecture specifications, and verification results for team reviews.

Core Technical Skills: Proven industry experience in ASIC/SoC design and verification with multiple successful tape-outs. Expert Languages: Mastery of SystemVerilog, Verilog, and UVM (Universal Verification Methodology). Digital Logic: Strong foundational knowledge in digital logic design, finite state machines (FSM), FIFO architectures, and clocking concepts. Processor Knowledge: Strong understanding of CPU/GPU architectures, cache coherency, and memory controllers (e.g., DDR4/DDR5, HBM) is highly desirable. Tools: Expert proficiency with industry-leading EDA simulators, debuggers (e.g., Synopsys VCS, Siemens QuestaSim, Cadence Xcelium/Verd), and emulation platforms. Protocols: Deep, authoritative knowledge of high-speed protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C,PCIe, NVMe, Ethernet, USB) or complex bus architectures (e.g., AMBA AXI/CHI/ACE). Scripting: Advanced capability in Python, Tcl, or Perl to create custom automation infrastructure for regressions and metrics tracking.

Soft Skills: Strategic Thinking: Ability to foresee technical risks weeks or months in advance and p Key Responsibilities: To design and architect large-scale solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and security. To train and develop team so as to ensure that there is an adequate supply of trained manpower in the said technology and delivery risks are mitigated. To continuously upskill with cutting-edge tech to deliver high-quality, future-proof solutions meeting client expectations and industry standards. To leverage domain/tech expertise to gather client needs, deliver solutions, and craft a technology strategy aligned with business goals.

Skill Requirements: null Other Requirements: null Maximum Salary (US): 187000 Minimum Salary (US): 123000