Processor Verification Engineer

OverviewAbout Axelera AIis not your regular deep-tech startup.We are creating the next-generation AI platform to support anyone who wants to help advancing humanity and improve the world around us.Axelera AI is not your regular deep-tech startup.We are creating the next-generation AI platform to support anyone who wants to help advancing humanity and improve the world around us.In just four years, we have raised a total of $120 million and have built a world-class team of 220+ employees (including 49+ PhDs with more than 40,000 citations), both remotely from 17 different countries and with offices in Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, headquartered at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands.We have also launched our MetisTM AI Platform, which achieves a 3-5x increase in efficiency and performance, and have visibility into a strong business pipeline exceeding $100 million.Our unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established us as a global industry pioneer.Are you up for the challenge?Position OverviewAs aProcessor Verification Engineerat Axelera AI, you will join a team responsible for the verification of an in-house designed RISC-V based AI Processor Core and its sub-components.Your role will be critical in achieving the highest level of quality and performance in our products.This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible.This is not a cookie-cutter role and the successful applicant is expected to bring experience to drive a pragmatic and effective approach to a complicated problem space.We are open to a range of experience levels for this opportunity.Key responsibilitiesDevelop and execute verification plans for Processor units, ensuring all requirements and specifications are met.Design and implement constrained random testbenches for processor core.Collaborate with architecture, RTL design, and compiler teams to ensure thorough verification coverage.Perform functional, performance, and stress testing on processor units.Develop and maintain test scripts and automation tools.Identify and debug issues, providing detailed documentation and reports.Drive the development and maintenance of processor verification methodologies.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure verification milestones are achieved.QualificationsEducation:A degree in electronics engineering, electrical engineering or computer science or other relevant discipline.Experience:A minimum of 5 years of experience in ASIC or FPGA verification, with a strong focus on processor verification especially using instruction set simulators.Verification Expertise:Proficiency in SystemVerilog and C/C++ or Python for designing and implementing testbenches, and test cases for processor verification.Understanding of verification flow for creating verification plans and coverage metrics.Experience with processor models such as Spike and QEMU are an advantage.Collaboration / Team Player:Demonstrated ability to work closely with processor architecture, RTL design, software and compiler teams to ensure comprehensive verification coverage.Scripting:Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, shell or Tcl for automation.Problem Solving:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Communication:Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Comfortable working with a team spread across 15 countries.LocationWe offer a flexible working arrangement, with options to:Work from one of our Axelera AI offices (Leuven in Belgium, Amsterdam and Eindhoven in the Netherlands, Zurich in Switzerland, Florence and Milan in Italy or Bristol in the United Kingdom) if you're already based in the vicinity.Work fully remotely from any European country (incl. the UK) you are already in.Relocate with us and work from Italy (Florence or Milan) or the Netherlands (Amsterdam or Eindhoven).Kindly note that priority will be given to candidates who are interested in being based in Belgium or Italy.What We offerThis is your chance to shape and be part of a dynamic, fast-growing, international organization.We offer an attractive compensation package, including a pension plan, extensive employee insurances and the option to get company shares.An open culture that supports creativity and continual innovation is awaiting you.Collaborative ownership and freedom with responsibility is characteristic for the way we act and work as a team.At Axelera AI, we wholeheartedly embrace equal opportunity and hold diversity in the highest regard.Our steadfast commitment is to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that empowers and celebrates every member of our team.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI.#J-*****-Ljbffr