MCU Design Verification Engineer

Description

The Role

Our MCU DV Engineer will work with multi-functional global teams to implement and verify next generation highly complex microprocessor-based SoC designs. Develop system-level and unit-level test plan for functional verification and performance verification, write test benches and coverage using System Verilog and UVM, write random and directed tests for correctness and performance of microprocessors.

What the DV Team wants you to know

DV work at Ampere is interesting, challenging, and will expand your professional breadth and depth. We like to bring out the best in people, teach each other, and produce products that have value in the market.

What you’ll do

As a member of the DV Team, you will be responsible for verifying the DDR5 memory controller and physical interface designs with the highest quality by partnering with the architecture and design teams. You will be responsible for developing complex test plans and driving the implementation and execution of the same across block level and SoC level test bench implementations. In addition, you will drive the closure of the verification cycle across x-prop, power-aware and gate level simulations

What you’ll bring

• Good understanding of the high-performance microprocessor architecture and complex server SoCs, strong fundamentals of Cache coherence protocols
• Understanding of the industry standard DDR4 / DDR5 protocols
• Good verification experience, adept at UVM verification methodologies
• Development experience in languages common to the industry (e.g. Verilog, System Verilog, C, C++, Perl, Python).
• Exposure to different verification techniques such as x-prop, power-aware simulations
• Understanding of the gate level simulations
• Strong fundamentals of Cache coherence protocols, computer architecture
• Exposure to AMBA / AXI protocols and coherent fabric interconnect will be desired.
• Ability to work well in a team setting and contribute to the overall understanding of the team.

Education &  Experience

About Ampere

Ampere is designing the future of hyperscale cloud and edge computing with the world’s first cloud native processor. Built for the cloud with a modern 64-bit Arm server-based architecture, Ampere gives customers the freedom to accelerate the delivery of all cloud computing applications. With industry-leading cloud performance, power efficiency and scalability, Ampere processors are tailored for the continued growth of cloud and edge computing.

Our Story

Like the scientist behind its name, Ampere employees are innovators. We understand the needs of cloud computing and different software requirements. We are inventing what comes next and looking at everything from the structure of memory and how efficient the system is, to considerations on speed, cost of electricity and ability to cool. Power, size, weight and cost are driving the technology requirements and the innovation to come.

Our world class team of engineers, with depth and expertise in the cloud and semiconductor industries, is not only focused on the development of new semiconductor designs but also building out the first software ecosystem for Arm-based server processors. Through the Ampere approach to the cloud and edge, we give our customers the freedom to challenge the status quo and accelerate next-generation data centers for the most memory-intensive applications. Given the challenge we have outlined, we are building a culture of entrepreneurs that ensure customers come first, proactively approaching industry challenges in the areas of security, power and performance, delivering results that matter most.

We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.