Staff Design Verification Engineer

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

What You'll Do

• Architecting, Designing and Verifying DSPs using high speed mixed-signal PHYs like PCIe, Ethernet
• Roles available in all these areas - working on new variants of these protocols.
• Develop scalable testbench components for verifying critical RTL and firmware features using UVM.
• Demonstrate expertise in Alphawave SerDes and DSP cores; develop test cases to control these components optimally.
• Oversee the end-to-end verification flow, from verification plan creation and review to implementation and sign-off on tape-out.
• Collaborate with the design team to develop verification requirements and define critical feature scopes.
• Mentor junior team members.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 9 years of ASIC design verification experience.
• Hybrid role based in Ontario, with a preference for candidates in the GTA or Ottawa office.
• Extensive experience (9+ years) in building reusable testbenches and strong debugging skills.
• Proficiency in UVM and SystemVerilog.
• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools and methodologies for digital verification.

It Would Be Amazing If You Had

• Experience with SerDes.
• Knowledge of Ethernet and/or PCIe protocols.
• Familiarity with the CMIS standard.
• Understanding of peripherals/protocols such as I2C, SPI, USB, NVMe, APB, AHB, etc.
• Experience with RISC-V microcontrollers.

We have a flexible work environment to support and help employees thrive in personal and professional capacities.

You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described as per below:

Health & Wellness

Our programs emphasize knowledge and prevention, helping you stay proactive and prepared to manage your health at every stage.

• Comprehensive health plan
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Off

We value the importance of rest and recharge, which is why we offer flexible time off options to support your well-being.

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave Top-Up Program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and provide accommodations during the recruitment process.