GlobalFoundries
Lead Design Verification Engineer - Coherency and Cache Controller Verification
Job Title: Lead Design Verification Engineer - Coherency and Cache Controller Verification
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
- Lead and drive verification activities for Coherency Manager and Cache Controller IP to closure.
- Collaborate closely with design teams and architects to thoroughly understand and interpret microarchitectural and functional specifications.
- Develop comprehensive verification plans and execute these plans through testbench creation, test case development, and rigorous analysis.
- Create directed and constrained random test cases in SystemVerilog, Assembly, and C to verify complex coherency and cache management behaviors.
- Employ formal verification techniques to augment random verification and ensure exhaustive coverage.
- Analyze verification coverage metrics to identify and close coverage gaps efficiently.
- Automate and optimize verification flows and regression environments using scripting languages like Python, Perl, TCL, or Shell.
- Mentor junior verification engineers, providing technical guidance and leadership within the verification team.
- Master’s degree or higher in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering.
- 15+ years of relevant verification experience, specifically in CPU or complex SoC verification.
- Proven expertise in verification of Multicore and Multicluster Coherency, Cache Controllers, or similar blocks.
- Deep knowledge and practical experience with verification methodologies such as UVM, constrained random, and formal verification.
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog, Verilog, C/C++, and Assembly.
- Solid understanding of interconnect and coherency protocols such as AXI, ACE, OCP, CHI.
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Perl, TCL, or Shell.
- Experience with CPU architectures, particularly RISC-V, ARM, or MIPS.
- Experience with RISC-V architecture.
- Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262).
- Prior exposure to FPGA prototyping and emulation platforms.
- Opportunity to be part of a dynamic team creating industry-leading RISC-V processors.
- Autonomy with extensive support from industry experts.
- Opportunities for significant career growth and technical advancement.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
"GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.
As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.
All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations."
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