Staff Engineer - Design Verification

Job Description: Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Design Verification Engineer with 7+ years of experience to lead verification of complex CPU core microarchitecture with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering . The candidate will drive DV strategy, architecture validation, and closure for high-performance processors, ensuring functional correctness, performance, and quality at silicon level. Key RESPONSIBILITIES: CPU Core Verification Own end-to-end verification of CPU core components (Fetch, Decode, Execute, Memory, Pipeline, Cache, MMU) Validate microarchitectural features such as: Out-of-order execution Branch prediction Cache coherency Virtual memory & paging Develop test plans from architecture specifications and ensure full coverage closure Verification Methodology & Execution Lead verification using System Verilog / UVM Develop: Testbenches Constrained-random tests Scoreboards and checkers Coverage models (functional + code) Drive regressions and debug complex failures across simulation/emulation platforms Architecture & Feature Validation Work closely with Architecture & Design teams to: Understand ISA behavior (e.g., ARM ISA, RISC-V, or x86) Validate corner cases, exceptions, interrupts Perform ISA-level validation and compliance testing Additional Information: This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in: India Any offer of employment for this position is also contingent on the Company verifying that you are a authorized for access to export-controlled technology under applicable export control laws or, if you are not already authorized, our ability to successfully obtain any necessary export license(s) or other approvals. Si Five is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Championed by leaders who chose to make a real difference, Si Five led the RISC-V revolution—creating a tremendous wave with the strength to remove economic hurdles and create opportunities for all. Now that we’ve made history, you have the opportunity to write the future. If you love to be challenged, you can join the best of the best and get rewarded for doing something that truly matters.