Principal Engineer

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Principal DV Engineer

• As a member of the Design Verification Team for Xtensa processors, will be responsible for verification of microprocessor cores and their peripherals. Implement simulation or emulation testbenches, assembly/C language diagnostics, assertion checkers or coverage monitors to meet target verification goals. Assist with developing testplans, debugging failures and analyzing coverage information. Work closely with the RTL and EDA teams.

Required Skills and Experience: 

• 8+ years of design verification experience.  Experience in mentoring junior engineers (or) leading a small team required
• BS (or higher) in EE/Computer Engineering
• Excellent knowledge of computer architecture and design verification fundamentals
• Some experience with Verilog and popular EDA simulation, System Verilog assertions and testbench methodologies
• Experience in developing complex test bench in System Verilog using UVM methodology
• Exposure to scripting languages like Perl, Unix shell or similar languages
• Some experience with assembly language programming required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary
• Experience with development of fully automated flows will be a plus
• Experience with Gate Level Simulations will be a plus
• Knowledge of Processor verification will be plus

The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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