Verification Engineer I

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Job Description
Microchip is currently looking for a
Verification Engineer
to join our Communications Business Unit in Burnaby, BC, Canada.

Microchip's Communications Business Unit (CBU) is a premier supplier for 100Gbps+ Optical Networking & Connectivity Solutions for Telecom & Hyperscale Data Center Networks. Our devices enable high-bandwidth, cloud-based applications such as streaming services, social media platforms and video conferencing.

The
CBU Product Development
team is engaged through the full device R&D cycle from concept, design and implementation stages. Once a prototype is available, we support embedded software development and system validation lab testing through to mass-market production release. We are an experienced chip team working with the latest semiconductor development tools and methodologies in advanced process technologies to develop state-of-the-art network devices.

As a Verification Engineer in the CBU Product Development team you will be responsible for verification of digital integrated circuits at the block level or top level of a device. You will collaborate with chip architects, subsystem leads and verification team members to deliver increasingly complex designs in a friendly, supportive and professional environment.

The Role Of The Verification Engineer Includes

• Work within a team to verify designs at the block, subsystem or device level.
• Understanding the features of a device to ensure error free functionality.
• Planning and execution of tests under the mentorship of other team members.
• Develop verification components and testbenches in System Verilog (UVM)

From time to time we offer the opportunity for Verification Engineers to perform prototype testing in a lab environment and software development for the devices they just verified. This experience helps the verifier to understand the design in a real world environment and give insight into system level operation

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills and the ability to proactively solve issues
• Proven ability to thrive on, learn and adapt to new methodologies and technologies
• Strong coding skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Additional Assets To The Role Include

• Experience using one or more of System Verilog/Verilog/VHDL/System C
• 1-2 related Co-op terms in hardware/FPGA design or verification
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Ethernet, OTN and others (an asset)
• Experience with verification tools such as simulators, emulators and formal tools (an asset)

Travel Time
0% - 25%

Pay Range
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position is $76,000 = $114,000.*

• Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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:
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does not
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