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Design Verification Engineer

SambaNova Systems
Location
San Jose, California, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Hardware
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years relevant industry experience
  • Strong understanding of digital design, SoC architecture, and verification methodologies
  • Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM
  • Experience with constrained-random verification, functional coverage, and assertion-based verification
  • Good understanding of chip initialization, control sequencing, clocking, and cross-domain interactions
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with CDC/RDC concepts and verification methodologies
  • Fluency in Claude / AI tools for verification development and debug
What the job really is

As a Design Verification Engineer at SambaNova Systems, you will focus on developing and executing verification plans for their RDU chip designed for machine learning and AI workloads. Your day-to-day tasks will include building SystemVerilog and UVM verification environments, debugging simulation failures, and collaborating with architects and other teams to ensure the verification process is thorough and effective.

Benefits
  • Competitive total rewards package including base salary and equity
  • 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
  • 77% premium coverage for dependents
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Base salary range provided but no details on equity or bonuses
  • Focus on collaboration with multiple teams may require strong interpersonal skills
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