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About this Principal SoC Verification Engineer role at NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors · Onsite · Austin (Oakhill, Office)

We are looking for an experienced SoC Verification Engineer to drive verification of next-generation automotive SoCs used in safety-critical applications. The role involves end-to-end ownership of verification planning, testbench development, execution, debug, and sign-off for complex SoC platforms.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute SoC verification plans and strategies.
  • Build and maintain SystemVerilog/UVM based verification environments.
  • Verify complex SoC features including:
    • ARM-based subsystems
    • Interconnects (AXI/ACE/CHI)
    • DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, Security, and Boot
    • Low Power and Clock/Reset architectures
    • Functional Safety mechanisms (ISO 26262)
  • Drive functional, code, and assertion coverage closure.
  • Debug RTL, testbench, and system-level issues.
  • Collaborate with Architecture, Design, Firmware, Validation, and Safety teams.
  • Support post-silicon debug and customer issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE, CE, CS, or related field.
  • 5-4 years of experience in SoC/IP verification.
  • Strong expertise in:
    • SystemVerilog, UVM, SVA
    • Functional and code coverage
    • Simulation and debug tools (VCS, Xcelium, Verdi)
  • Experience with ARM-based SoCs and industry-standard protocols (AXI, PCIe, DDR, Ethernet).
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Automotive SoC experience.
  • Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety.
  • Experience with Low Power (UPF), Formal Verification, GLS, and Emulation.
  • Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers.

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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