Sr. Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft to enable human life on Mars and deploys Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system.
$170,000 - $230,000
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Description For Sr. Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company, is seeking a Senior Design Verification Engineer to join their Silicon Engineering team. This role is crucial in developing next-generation FPGAs and ASICs for both space and ground infrastructure of the Starlink project, the world's largest satellite constellation providing global internet coverage.

The position offers an opportunity to work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams, including systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, and product engineering. You'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions that expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network, bringing connectivity to previously underserved areas worldwide.

As a Sr. Design Verification Engineer, you'll be responsible for comprehensive verification processes from pre-silicon to post-silicon validation, requiring expertise in test plan development, implementation of coverage models, and results analysis. The role demands strong object-oriented programming knowledge and experience with verification methodologies such as UVM/OVM/VMM.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $170,000 to $230,000 annually, complemented by extensive benefits including equity options, comprehensive healthcare, and various financial incentives. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to SpaceX's mission of making humanity a multi-planetary species while developing groundbreaking technology that impacts global connectivity.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

  • Responsible for digital ASIC and/or FPGA verification at block and system level
  • Write and review test plans, develop test harnesses and test sequences
  • Responsible for test plan execution, running regressions, code and functional coverage closure
  • Contribute towards pre-silicon verification, chip bring-up and post-silicon validation
  • Be a hands-on self-starter who can execute the steps required to fully verify complex digital designs

Requirements For Sr. Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
  • 8+ years of experience with design verification and test bench development
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)

Benefits For Sr. Design Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Company stock and stock options
  • Long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave per year

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