Senior Design Verification Engineer (Contract)

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying. No C2C About the Role A cutting-edge AI hardware company is looking for a contract based Design Verification Engineer to help validate high-performance digital designs. You'll be joining a team focused on building next-gen compute architectures that push the limits of speed, scalability, and AI capability. This is a senior-level IC verification role, best suited for engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy working with custom CPU architectures, and have deep UVM/SystemVerilog experience. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute block- and system-level verification plans for complex digital logic Build reusable UVM testbenches and contribute to simulation infrastructure Create and debug SystemVerilog assertions, checkers, and coverage models Collaborate with design teams to validate RTL functionality, performance, and power behavior Use industry-standard tools to analyze results, report issues, and drive closure Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior DV engineers Recommend improvements to verification strategy, test coverage, and automation flows Requirements 5+ years of hands-on experience in ASIC or SoC verification Deep knowledge of SystemVerilog, UVM, and simulation best practices Experience with functional coverage, assertion-based verification, and debugging complex RTL Strong scripting ability in Python, Perl, or C/C++ Familiarity with standard EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor) Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills Comfortable working across hardware, architecture, and systems teams Bonus Skills Experience with Python-driven verification frameworks (Cocotb, PyUVM) Exposure to RISC-V, custom CPUs, or AI/ML accelerators Knowledge of emulation, formal tools, or post-silicon bring-up Contract Details 612 month contract, with possible extension Hybrid work environment Competitive rate depending on experience and scope Unfortunately, we are unable to consider H1b transfers for this project. This is only open to GC holders or Citizens.