Principal Design Verification Engineer

• Work with RTL teams on design-for-verification (DFV) improvements
• Collaborate with PD teams on timing-related verification issues
• Support post-silicon bring-up and debug
• Interface with customers/partners on verification readiness and quality

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 12–15 years of experience in ASIC/SoC design verification
• Proven experience leading verification teams and delivering multiple tapeouts
• Strong expertise in:
• SystemVerilog and UVM methodology Functional coverage, assertions (SVA), and constrained-random verification Debugging complex SoC-level issues
• SystemVerilog and UVM methodology
• Functional coverage, assertions (SVA), and constrained-random verification
• Debugging complex SoC-level issues
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as:
• Synopsys VCS / Cadence Xcelium Synopsys Verdi

• Synopsys Verdi
• Strong understanding of:
• Clock/reset domain crossings (CDC/RDC) Low-power verification methodologies Gate-level simulation and SDF annotation
• Clock/reset domain crossings (CDC/RDC)
• Low-power verification methodologies
• Gate-level simulation and SDF annotation
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Experience in CPU/GPU/AI/Networking SoCs
• Expertise in GLS debug (X-propagation, SDF issues, timing failures)
• Familiarity with emulation platforms (e.g., Synopsys ZeBu)
• Experience with post-silicon validation and bring-up
• Knowledge of performance verification and system-level validation
• Strong scripting skills (Python/TCL) for automation and regression scaling

Compensation Range: $250,000–$280,000 per year (California).

This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role based in California; the final offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision - 100% covered premiums

• 401(k) match
• WFH Hardware

Bolt is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect.

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