Staff Verification Engineer (Toronto)

The Opportunity We're looking for the Wavemakers of tomorrow. Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission‑critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. We are looking for experienced SoC design verification engineers to contribute to our next generation connectivity networking products. This is an incredible chance to be part of the AI revolution and contribute to the complete semiconductor development cycle, from concept to product. The ideal candidate will have a strong and extensive background in RTL verification methodologies, UVM, C and SystemVerilog. The role requires driving pre‑silicon verification, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and ensuring successful validation of high‑performance SoCs. We have a flexible work environment to support and help employees thrive in personal and professional capacities. Why Join Us? Work on cutting‑edge SoC designs in advanced process nodes. Products purpose‑built for AI datacenter scale out and scale up connectivity. Work in a high‑impact, fast‑paced environment. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities. Work alongside some of the best minds in the semiconductor industry. What You’ll Do Build testbenches and analyze test failures to uncover bugs in IP. Integrate 3rd party VIPs for compliance testing of standard protocols. Build releases of our design into the SoC design integration team. Take on opportunities to lead, plan, and coordinate tasks with team members. Collaborate closely with IP design, FE design, PD, PV, EM/IR and post‑si teams. Contribute towards the continuous improvement of IP verification methodologies and processes. What You’ll Need Multi‑year experience in SoC verification. Experience in SerDes PHY, DSP, and analog mixed‑signal is desirable. Knowledge in Ethernet and PCIe standards is desirable. Applied understanding of UVM and verification techniques. Experience with constrained‑random verification in SystemVerilog and UVM. Formal verification and power‑aware UPF verification techniques. Tools/languages: SystemVerilog, UVM, Python, Perl, C/C++. Post‑silicon debug: experience in post‑silicon bring‑up and debugging. Communication & leadership: team player with strong communication skills to ensure effective program execution. Salary and Perks Your contribution will be recognized with a base salary within the range of $125,000 to $150,000 annually as it is influenced by your qualifications, experience, location, and the internal equity of our team to ensure fairness and consistency across roles. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, you are also eligible for additional compensation opportunities including Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a short‑term incentive program, retirement and savings programs, and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Perks Health & wellness programs that emphasize knowledge and prevention. Comprehensive health plans. Wellness Spending Account (WSA). Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Time Off Paid vacation. Paid holidays. Parental leave. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Alphawave Semi is an equal‑opportunity employer, welcoming all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and provide accommodations during the recruitment process. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2prcw9