Senior IC verification engineer

What You'll Do

• In this role, you will contribute to the definition, implementation and execution of verification activities for complex integrated circuits involving high-performance digital logic, CPUs, DSPs, security engines, power management, analog functions and multiple communication interfaces.
• Your responsibilities include: Translating system and module specifications into comprehensive verification plans and coverage strategies.
• Driving verification closure through functional, code and assertion coverage analysis.
• Executing RTL, gate-level, timing-annotated, power-aware and mixed-signal verification activities according to project requirements and development milestones.
• Analyzing simulation results, debugging complex system-level issues and working with design teams to resolve problems efficiently.
• Leveraging modern technologies, including AI-assisted workflows and automation tools, to improve verification productivity and quality.
• Taking ownership of subsystem-level verification activities and coordinating day-to-day verification work when required, including technical guidance to less experienced colleagues.
• Reporting progress, risks and technical status to the IC Verification Lead and project stakeholders.
• Our Team You will join a growing verification and validation team mainly located in Leuven, Belgium, one of NXP's key innovation sites.
• Our team develops advanced mixed-signal semiconductor products combining digital processing, analog technology, machine learning, sensing and wireless connectivity.
• The Leuven organization brings together experts in architecture, digital IC design, analog design, software, verification and validation, creating a highly collaborative environment where innovation and technical excellence go hand in hand.
• While the majority of the team is based in Leuven, daily collaboration with colleagues across Europe, Asia and North America provides exposure to a truly global engineering network.
• You will report to the Verification & Validation Team Manager within the R&D organization.
• Your Profile To be successful in this role, you should have: A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent by experience.
• Typically, 5+ years of experience in digital IC verification.
• Strong understanding of SoC architectures, including several of the following areas: CPUs, DSPs, security architectures, power management and digital communication interfaces.
• Proven experience with modern verification methodologies, including SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to efficiently identify root causes of complex failures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
• The following are considered strong assets: Experience with power aware verification, gate-level simulation and timing verification.
• Experience with analog mixed-signal (AMS) verification.
• Exposure to AI and machine-learning based systems.
• About NXP NXP Semiconductors is a global leader in intelligent edge technologies, enabling a smarter, safer, more secure and more sustainable world.
• NXP develops solutions that help devices sense, think, connect and act intelligently across automotive, industrial, IoT, mobile and communication infrastructure applications. [nxp.com] , [nxp.com] Headquartered in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, NXP combines deep system expertise with leading semiconductor technologies to solve complex challenges for customers around the world.
• With thousands of engineers working across multiple disciplines, NXP develops solutions that accelerate innovation in secure connectivity, edge processing, sensing and embedded intelligence. [nxp.com] , [nxp.com] At NXP, we believe breakthrough innovation happens when talented people work together.
• We foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, continuous improvement and technical excellence, providing opportunities for our employees to grow while creating technologies that have a meaningful impact on everyday life. [contractjobs.nxp.com] , [nxp.com] Together, we accelerate the breakthroughs that advance our world. [nxp.com] , [nxp.com] More information about NXP in Belgium... #LI-9c8e