Verification Engineer in UK

Company Purpose

At Optalysys, we’re developing hardware that will power the next generation of ultra-secure data management and computing. Our technology allows users to run analytics on data that is never decrypted, protecting data-in-use and enabling secure processing in the cloud. The infrastructure will drive a revolution in the value that can be captured from the most sensitive data while simultaneously driving down risk.

By challenging convention and pushing for constant innovation, Optalysys is pioneering new, intuitive and simple to use technology that delivers industry leading levels of return on investment.

Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Verification Engineer to join our Hardware

Verification team. You will be involved in the planning, development, and execution of

verification strategies to ensure the highest quality of our hardware products.

Whether you are just starting your career or you are a seasoned professional, we have opportunities at both junior and senior levels.

Working with the SoC Architect and Design/Verification Lead, you would help execute the

strategy to build a SoC that achieves our technical and commercial goals. This is a fantastic

opportunity to work with a team on innovative, class leading silicon.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement verification plans to ensure all aspects of hardware are tested and validated
• Create and maintain test benches and verification environments using SV & UVM
• Defining and implementing verification metrics to monitor progress and completion
• Execute test plans, debug failures, report on test progress, and issue verification summaries.
• Collaborate with design engineers to identify, track, and resolve defects.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for hardware design improvements.

About you

We are looking for somebody with a strong background in SoC verification and validation. You will need to be collaborative, an excellent communicator and able to work in a fast-changing environment. You will have:

• A track record in SoC verification and validation with exposure to all phases in the flow – requirements collection, methodology and test plans, testbench implementation, coverage closure, documentation etc.
• Understanding of modern verification and validation techniques including formal, UVM / Python based Verification, low power, emulation
• A strong analytical approach capable of building and using data driven approaches to reporting, closure and sign-off
• Good knowledge of the SoC design flow from specification to silicon tape-out
• The ability to communicate clearly with both expert and non-expert audiences
• Knowledge of analogue/mixed-signal design (Desirable)
• Experience of software and processor based systems (Desirable)
• Knowledge of cryptography and/or FHE (Desirable)

Location

Bristol / Hybrid working