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Design Verification ArchitectLocation: Bengaluru, IndiaExperience: 10–16 YearsAbout the Role:We are looking for a Design Verification Architect to lead the architecture and execution of verification strategies for next-generation high-performance silicon platforms. In this role, you will define scalable verification methodologies and drive end-to-end verification for complex SoC/IP designs involving high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, and Ethernet.You will collaborate with architecture, design, and system teams to build robust verification infrastructures using SystemVerilog and UVM, enabling first-pass silicon success for cutting-edge semiconductor products.What You’ll DoArchitect and drive end-to-end verification strategy for complex SoC and IP designs.Define scalable SystemVerilog/UVM based verification environments and reusable frameworks.Lead verification of high-speed protocols such as PCIe, DDR, and Ethernet across subsystem and SoC levels.Develop advanced testbench architectures, scoreboards, checkers, coverage models, and protocol monitors.Define functional coverage, assertion-based verification, and debug methodologies to ensure comprehensive verification closure.Work closely with design, architecture, and firmware teams to review specifications and improve design quality early in the lifecycle.Drive verification planning, regression strategies, and performance verification across large multi-IP SoCs.Mentor verification engineers and promote best practices in UVM architecture and verification methodologies.Lead silicon bring-up support and root-cause analysis when needed.Basic QualificationsBS/MS/MTech in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.10–16 years of experience in ASIC/SoC Design Verification.Expert-level proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM methodology.Strong experience verifying high-speed protocols such as PCIe, DDR, and Ethernet.Deep understanding of verification architecture, constrained random verification, coverage-driven verification, and assertions (SVA).Experience building scalable reusable UVM testbenches for complex SoC environments.Strong debugging skills across RTL, protocol, and system-level interactions.Preferred QualificationsExperience with PCIe Gen4/5/6, DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR, and high-speed Ethernet (10G/25G/100G+).Experience with SoC-level verification, subsystem integration, and multi-IP environments.Familiarity with formal verification, emulation, or FPGA prototyping.Strong scripting skills in Python, Perl, or Tcl for verification automation.Experience mentoring engineers and driving architecture-level verification decisions.About Us:Silicon Patterns is a specialized engineering services company with deep expertise in pre-silicon and post-silicon design and verification. We deliver end-to-end semiconductor and embedded system solutions covering RTL Design, SystemC Modeling, Emulation, Design Verification (DV), Physical Design (PD), Design for Testability (DFT), and Pre- & Post-silicon Validation — helping clients achieve faster, more reliable product development. Headquartered in Hyderabad, with offices in Bangalore and Raipur, and supported by our skilled engineering teams in Malaysia, we serve global clients through flexible engagement models like Time & Materials (T&M), Offshore Development Centers (ODC), Subcontracting, and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT). Our expertise spans VLSI and Embedded Systems, with a strong focus on Wireless, IoT, and Automotive domains. We also work on advanced technologies including HBM3/3E workloads, AI/ML, GenAI/LLMs, and edge computing. At Silicon Patterns, we’re committed not only to technical excellence but also to maintaining a strong work-life balance for our teams because great engineering starts with well-supported people.Website