IP/SS pre-Sil verification lead

A "IP/SS Pre-Sil Verification Lead" is a crucial role in semiconductor companies focusing on the verification of Intellectual Property (IP) blocks and Sub-Systems (SS) before silicon fabrication. The job description for this role typically includes the following responsibilities and qualifications:

Responsibilities:

1. Verification Planning: Develop verification plans for IP blocks and sub-systems based on design specifications and project requirements.
2. Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of verification engineers responsible for verifying IP blocks and sub-systems using industry-standard methodologies and tools.
3. Testbench Development: Oversee the creation of verification environments and testbenches for IP blocks and sub-systems using languages like SystemVerilog and methodologies like Universal Verification Methodology (UVM).
4. Test Case Development: Guide the team in writing and executing test cases to verify functionality, performance, and compliance with design specifications.
5. Coverage Analysis: Define and track coverage metrics to ensure comprehensive verification of IP blocks and sub-systems, including functional coverage, code coverage, and assertion coverage.
6. Debugging and Issue Resolution: Assist in debugging verification failures, analyzing issues, and proposing solutions to improve verification quality and efficiency.
7. Collaboration: Collaborate with design teams, architecture teams, and other stakeholders to understand design requirements, resolve issues, and ensure successful verification of IP blocks and sub-systems.
8. Documentation: Maintain documentation related to verification plans, test cases, coverage reports, and verification results to track progress and ensure compliance with project timelines.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
2. Experience: Several years of experience in pre-silicon verification of IP blocks and sub-systems, including experience in a leadership or lead role.
3. Verification Tools and Methodologies: Proficiency in using industry-standard verification tools such as Synopsys VCS, Cadence Incisive, Mentor Questa, etc., and familiarity with verification methodologies like UVM, OVM, and constrained random testing.
4. Programming Languages: Strong programming skills in languages like SystemVerilog, C/C++, Perl, or Python for testbench development and automation.
5. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, present technical information, and lead discussions on verification strategies and results.
6. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve verification challenges, debug issues, and optimize verification processes.
7. Industry Knowledge: Understanding of semiconductor industry standards, protocols, and best practices in IP verification and sub-system verification.

Overall, an IP/SS Pre-Sil Verification Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the successful verification of IP blocks and sub-systems, contributing to the overall quality and reliability of semiconductor products.