Digital Verification Engineer Location: Milan, Italy – NXP Semiconductors We are looking for a motivated Digital Verification Engineer to join our R&D team in Milan. The successful candidate will contribute to the verification of complex mixed-signal ICs targeting automotive and industrial applications. Working closely with design, system, architecture and validation teams, the engineer will be responsible for planning, developing and executing verification activities to ensure high-quality silicon delivery. This position is ideal for candidates with solid verification experience who are ready to take ownership of verification tasks and contribute to the development of advanced automotive semiconductor products. Key
Responsibilities
Develop and execute verification plans for digital IPs, subsystems and SoC-level designs. Create and maintain UVM/SystemVerilog-based verification environments. Develop reusable verification components, sequences, scoreboards and coverage models. Perform functional verification using simulation and regression environments. Analyze simulation results, identify root causes of failures and drive issue resolution with design teams. Define and monitor functional and code coverage metrics. Contribute to verification methodology improvements and automation initiatives. Support mixed-signal verification activities in collaboration with analog and AMS teams. Participate in design reviews and technical discussions throughout the development cycle. Contribute to the achievement of project quality, schedule and automotive requirements. Required Skills Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field. 3 to 5 years of experience in digital verification of ASIC or SoC designs. Solid knowledge of SystemVerilog and UVM methodology.
Experience
with constrained-random verification techniques. Familiarity with functional coverage, assertions and regression management. Good understanding of digital design fundamentals and RTL concepts.
Experience
with industry-standard EDA verification tools. Good debugging and problem-solving skills. Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience
in automotive semiconductor development. Knowledge of low-power verification methodologies. Understanding of mixed-signal IC development flows. Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl or Tcl.
Experience
with formal verification techniques. Knowledge of communication protocols commonly used in automotive applications (SPI, I2C, CAN, UART). #LI-DNI NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Thank you for considering a career at NXP. To help you prepare for the different steps in our hiring process, see the following useful advice and tips. Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page. Thank you for your interest in supporting our recruitment efforts. Please note that NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions - regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.