ASIC Verification Manager
Location: Milpitas, California, USA
Dept/Division: ASIC Engineering

Job Description
In this position, you will lead/manage a team that validates highly integrated ASIC/ SOC devices for leading edge Broadband Network Access products in a simulation environment. You will establish and maintain an efficient, automated, reusable, cost-effective and state-of-the-art system-level verification environment. Responsibilities include design of new system verification architectures and implementation including: self-monitoring test benches, creation of a random and pseudo-random stimulus generators/checkers. Other activities include verification methodology development related to the system level verification tools (i.e. proprietary C based, Vera, Specman) spanning system level functional, pseudo-random and exhaustive test development stimulus, design validation and debug, static verification methodologies, and qualitative measurement of test effectiveness.

From a management perspective you will: Take ownership for all assigned tasks and drive them to completion successfully. Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Interface cross-functionally and develop a sense of customer orientation. Provide technical guidance to small teams. Mentor junior team members.

Required Skills/Experience
• BSEE/MSEE or MSCS and 10+ years of experience in system-level ASIC verification
• Minimum 4 years of management experience in verification or ASIC design with embedded RISC/ DSP blocks for telecommunications, networking, or wireless products
• Hands-on and silicon-proven experience in building the efficient verification environment, flow, and tool set
• Proficiency in C and expert-level knowledge of Vera, Specman, or similar tools
• Clear understanding of challenges, issues, requirements, pitfalls and solutions in system-level verification
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical peers and leadership skills in setting verification strategies and resolving technical issues on time and within budgetary guideline
• Familiarity with various MAC protocols (i.e. 802.3, DOCSIS, 802.11)
• Knowledge of digital filtering, coding, equalization, modulation techniques a big plus
• Proven organization, communication and management skills

Contact: [email protected]