Principal GPU Hardware Verification Engineer – £100k – £130k

My client, a leading British semiconductor and software design company, is seeking a highly skilled Principal GPU Hardware Verification Engineer to join their prestigious Hardware Graphics team. Due to continued success and expansion in the cutting-edge graphics processing and AI technology sector, they are looking for an exceptional engineer to work on innovative GPU designs that power billions of devices worldwide.

This UK-based company that creates silicon and software IP designed to give customers a competitive edge in global technology markets. Their GPU and AI technologies enable outstanding power, performance, and area efficiency, ensuring fast time-to-market and lower total cost of ownership. Products based on their IP are used by billions of people across the globe in smartphones, cars, homes, and workplaces.

Role and Responsibilities of the Principal GPU Hardware Verification Engineer:

This is a unique opportunity to exercise your hardware verification expertise on cutting-edge designs within their world-renowned graphics division. You will be working on key components that meet the latest demands and improvements for graphics, AI, and connectivity processors.

• Take full responsibility for delivery of all verification activities related to GPU components or sub-systems from early planning stages through to final sign-off
• Create comprehensive verification plans and develop/maintain UVM testbench components
• Track and report verification metrics to ensure successful closure
• Participate actively in all stages of design specification definition, providing valuable feedback from the verification perspective
• Develop sophisticated testbenches in UVM, write tests, sequences, functional coverage, assertions, and verification plans
• Define, estimate effort, and track your own work with full ownership and accountability
• Influence and advance the company’s GPU verification methodology
• Lead, coach, and mentor other team members, fostering professional development
• Participate in design and verification reviews and recommend strategic improvements

The main skills needed for the Principal GPU Hardware Verification Engineer role are:

• Proven track record of developing verification environments for complex RTL designs
• Excellent understanding of constrained-random verification methodology and the challenges of verification closure
• Confidence in defining verification requirements and designing effective testbenches
• Expertise in root-cause analysis and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Highly desirable skills for the Principal GPU Hardware Verification Engineer:

• Experience with wider verification technologies, including formal property-based verification and code mutation
• Knowledge of GPU architectures and graphics processing workflows
• Understanding of AI and machine learning processing requirements
• Experience with advanced verification tools and methodologies
• Background in semiconductor IP development

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary £100,000 – £130,000 per annum (Salary depends of experience and skillset bring to the role)
• 15%-25% Bonuses
• 5%-10% Pension scheme
• Private Health Care (Medical & Dental) – Covers entire family
• Hybrid Working – 2 Days a week on site
• Equity participation: Stock options/RSUs for principal-level hires
• Life insurance
• Relocation Package Available
• Attractive location
• Ample free car parking
• Opportunity to work at a cutting-edge technology company
• Chance to make a significant impact on the future of wireless technology
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

My client offers a 3-stage process that can be completed within 2 weeks subject to your availability.