Ampere Computing Careers

About the role:  

As a Principal PCIe Verification Engineer you will be a key member of the design verification team at Ampere to deliver high quality next generation cloud-native server class SoCs. In this role, you will be responsible for the verification of PCIe-based designs and subsystems for high-performance data center server boards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our products meet rigorous functional and performance standards.  

• Develop system-level, chip-level, and unit-level test plans for functional and performance verification of PCIe designs. 
• Develop test benches from scratch using SystemVerilog and UVM, develop directed/random testcases, code coverage. 
• Run RTL simulations, debug simulation failures, and measure verification coverage. 
• Define block-level and full-chip level test environments for PCIe-based SoCs. 
• Collaborate with design, architecture, and software teams to optimize verification strategies. 
• Automate testing processes using scripts in Perl or Python. 
• Work with post-silicon validation team and help debug silicon issues to accelerate product delivery. 

• 6+ years of experience in verification and design engineering. 
• At least 5 years focused experience on PCIe verification. 
• Prefer multiple years of in-depth PCIe endpoint verification experience with Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV). 
• Well versed with System level applications/use cases of PCIe Endpoint and expertise in performance and latency analysis. 
• In depth understanding CHI and AXI protocols. 
• Proficiency in System Verilog, C, Perl, and Python. 
• Highly skilled with UVM methodology for verification environments. 
• Experience with design and simulation tools including waveform debuggers, RTL simulators and HDL languages. 
• Verification experience with Inter-chiplet interconnect like UCIe is a plus. 
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and lead verification efforts. 
• Good knowledge of high-performance microprocessor architecture and complex SoCs. 

What we’ll offer:

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $146,300 and $243,800. We offer an annual bonus program tied to internal company goals and annual meritocratic equity awards that enable our employees to participate in the success of the company.  

Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life, with full benefits eligibility at 20 hours per week. Benefits highlights include: 

• Premium medical, dental, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.

• Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.

• A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.