Design Verification Engineer (2027 New College Graduate)

Richardson, TX

Full-time

Onsite

$86K/yr - $148K/yr

New Grad

MIPS, a GlobalFoundries company, is hiring a Design Verification Engineer for its CPU verification team. The role verifies processor components and CPU core functionality, performance, and modeling, and develops and executes verification plans in collaboration with architects and designers.

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Responsibilities

Perform functional verification of CPU cores and related subsystems
Understand and interpret microarchitectural specifications to develop effective verification strategies
Develop and execute verification plans, including testbench creation and test case development
Write directed and constrained random test cases in SystemVerilog, C, and Assembly
Utilize UVM-based environments for coverage-driven verification
Analyze coverage reports and assist in closing coverage gaps
Automate regression and verification flows using scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell
Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to ensure design quality and performance
Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Qualification

Required

Graduating with Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field from an accredited degree program
Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing
Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
Hands-on experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, and constrained random verification
Familiarity with CPU architectures such as RISC-V, ARM, or MIPS
Basic understanding of cache and coherency concepts
Strong scripting skills in Python, Perl, or Shell
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven written and verbal technical communication skills
Self-motivated, collaborative team player able to broadly contribute project goals

Preferred

Prior related internship or co-op experience
Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc
Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making
Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong planning & organizational skills
Exposure to RISC-V architecture
Knowledge of interconnect protocols like AXI, ACE, or CHI
Experience with FPGA prototyping or emulation platforms