Processor Verification Engineer

19 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Axelera AI

Research Field

Computer science » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

26 Jan 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Negotiable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

About Us
Axelera.ai is a dynamic semiconductor startup company in Europe, committed to democratizing access to AI acceleration through multi-core in-memory compute SoCs. We are seeking an experienced Processor Verification Engineer to join our Silicon team, who will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and functionality of our RISC-V based AI processor cores.

Position Overview
As a Processor Verification Engineer at Axelera.ai, you will own the verification of RISC-V based AI Processor Core and its sub-components Your role will be critical in achieving the highest level of quality and performance in our products. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Location
We offer a flexible working arrangement, with the option to relocate near an Axelera AI office (currently in Eindhoven/NL, Bristol/UK, Florence or Milan/IT) or work remotely from any European country.

Role responsibilities:

• Develop and execute verification plans for Processor units, ensuring all requirements and specifications are met.
• Design and implement constrained random testbenches for processor core.
• Collaborate with architecture, RTL design, and compiler teams to ensure thorough verification coverage.
• Perform functional, performance, and stress testing on processor units.
• Develop and maintain test scripts and automation tools.
• Identify and debug issues, providing detailed documentation and reports.
• Drive the development and maintenance of processor verification methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure verification milestones are achieved.

Desirable Experience and Skills

• Education: A degree in electronics engineering, electrical engineering or computer science.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in silicon verification, with a strong focus on processor verification especially using instruction set simulators.
• Verification Expertise: Proficiency in systemVerilog and C/C++ or Python for designing and implementing testbenches, and test cases for processor verification. Understanding of verification flow for creating verification plansand coverage metric.
• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with processor architecture, RTL design, and compiler teams to ensure comprehensive verification coverage.
• Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Rust or Tcl for automation.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable working with team spread across 15 countries.
• Team Player: Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

What we offer
This is your chance to shape and be part of a dynamic, fast-growing, international organization. We offer an attractive compensation package, including a pension plan, extensive employee insurances and the option to get company shares.
An open culture that supports creativity and continual innovation is awaiting you. Collaborative ownership and freedom with responsibility is characteristic for the way we act and work as a team.

At Axelera AI, we wholeheartedly embrace equal opportunity and hold diversity in the highest regard. Our steadfast commitment is to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that empowers and celebrates every member of our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI.

Requirements
Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://www.hipeac.net/jobs/14509/processor-verification-engineer/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

Axelera AI

Country

Netherlands

City

EU or UK

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.lever.co/axelera/8ecd7dd4-c3f3-4120-a58a-f0b01b19cc95

Contact

Website

https://www.axelera.ai/

STATUS: EXPIRED