Sr Engineer, ASIC Verification

Senior Verification Engineer(8+ years of experience in verification)
Who we are
Kinara is a Bay Area-based venture backed company. Our architecture is based on research done at Stanford
University by Rehan Hameed and Wajahat Qadeer under the guidance of legendary Prof. Mark Horowitz
(http://www-vlsi.stanford.edu/horowitz/) and Prof. Christos Kozyrakis (http://csl.stanford.edu/christos/).
What we do
Our game-changing AI solutions revolutionize what people and businesses can achieve. Ara inference processors
combined with our SDK deliver unrivaled deep learning performance at the edge to accelerate and optimize
real-time decision making where every millisecond is critical, and power efficiency is a must. Kinara solutions
embed high-performance AI into edge devices to create a smarter, safer, and more enjoyable world. Edge AI is on
the brink of a boom, and Kinara is looking forward to playing a significant role in it.
About The Role
We are seeking a talented Senior ASIC Verification Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and executing verification efforts for complex ASIC designs, ensuring the quality and reliability of our products.
This is what you are responsible for

• Develop and maintain verification plans, testbenches, and test cases for ASIC designs.
• Collaborate with design and architecture teams to understand design specifications and requirements.

• Design and implement SystemVerilog/UVM-based verification environments.
• Create and execute test cases to verify functionality, performance, and compliance with specifications.
• Debug failures and drive issues to closure, working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of verification methodologies and best practices.
• Create and maintain verification environments for SOCs.
  

Necessary Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• >8 years of experience in ASIC verification, preferably in a senior or lead role.
• Strong expertise in SystemVerilog, UVM, OOP concepts and verification methodologies.
• Experience with verification tools such as VCS, QuestaSim, or similar.

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• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex ASIC verification projects.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Perl.
• Knowledge of industry standards and protocols (e.g., PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet).
• Knowledge on the on chip interconnects, memory and processor subsystems.
• Familiarity with formal verification techniques.
  

Work culture
We at Kinara have an environment that fosters innovation. Our team has technology experts who understand the big picture and mentors who coach passionate professionals to work on the most exciting challenges. We share responsibilities in everything we do, where every point of view is valued. Join us! Now tell us your story.
We are looking forward to reviewing your application.
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