Design Verification Engineer (SoC / IP Power Management)
Location: Bangalore, KA, India
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Description
Invent the future with us.
Recognized by Fast Company’s 2023 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators List, Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient, sustainable cloud computing.
By providing a new level of predictable performance, efficiency, and sustainability Ampere is working with leading cloud suppliers and a growing partner ecosystem to deliver cloud instances, servers and embedded/edge products that can handle the compute demands of today and tomorrow.
Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team — we’d love to have you apply. Come invent the future with us.
About the role:
In this role, you will focus on the verification of CPU and chip-die (Cdie) level Power Management features for our server-class microprocessors. Your work will ensure that our processors achieve optimal power efficiency without compromising performance. You will collaborate closely with architecture, design, and post-silicon teams to validate and debug power management features, contributing to our cutting-edge AI compute solutions.
As part of our team, you will be at the forefront of innovation, helping us deliver high-performance, energy-efficient products.
The Design Verification team at Ampere is dedicated to ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of quality and efficiency. We are a collaborative, fast-paced group, committed to leaving no stone unturned in our verification processes.
What you’ll achieve:
- Define requirements for power management verification at both sub-system and full-chip levels.
- Develop detailed test plans focused on power management features for both pre-silicon and post-silicon environments.
- Architect, design, and implement test benches and verification environments specifically for power management.
- Create targeted and random test generators to identify power-related bugs.
- Analyze and debug power management failures, driving rapid resolution.
- Develop coverage monitors and achieve targeted coverage metrics for power management features.
- Define and execute post-silicon validation plans for power management, supporting accelerated product launches.
About you:
- B.Tech in Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering with 3-5 years of semiconductor experience, or M.Tech with 2-4 years of experience.
- Strong experience in hardware verification, particularly in power management for IPs or SoCs.
- Proficient in industry-standard HDL languages (Verilog, System Verilog, VHDL) and simulation tools.
- Experience in developing verification environments using languages such as SVTB UVM/OVM.
- Proficiency in programming languages like C, C++, Perl, and Python for automation tasks.
- Experience in automating design, verification, and validation tasks related to power management.
- Familiarity with ARM, RISCV, or x86 assembly language programming is beneficial.
- Understanding of CPU architecture, power management techniques, coherent fabrics, and interconnects is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong attention to detail and analytical/problem-solving abilities.
What we’ll offer:
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. We offer an annual bonus program tied to internal company goals and annual meritocratic equity awards that enable our employees to participate in the success of the company.
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. We offer an annual bonus program tied to internal company goals and annual meritocratic equity awards that enable our employees to participate in the success of the company.
Benefits highlights include:
- Premium medical, dental, vision insurance, parental benefits including creche reimbursement, as well as a retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health, financial future and child care during work.
- Generous paid time off policy so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance
- Fully catered lunch in our office along with a variety of healthy snacks, energizing coffee or tea, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are passionate about inventing industry leading cloud-native designs that contribute to a more sustainable future. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.
Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
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