Senior SoC Verification Engineer
About the job
We are looking to include a skilled and motivated senior SoC verification engineer in our team in Nordic's Short-range business unit. In this role you will be involved in the development of our world class, ultra low-energy BLE products in an engaging and collaborative work environment.
As a part of our team you will contribute directly to securing the quality of Nordic's SoC-based products using state-of-the-art verification tools and methodologies.
We verify primarily using digital simulators and our responsibilities include development and maintenance of the System Verilog (SV) testbench and related infrastructure. The workflow also includes creating a verification plan based on the product specification documents and reaching coverage closure by developing and debugging testcases.
With team members in Trondheim, Oslo and Wroclaw we can offer a diverse, skilled and professional work environment with many opportunities to learn and grow.
Key responsibilities
Functional verification of SoCs prior to tape-out
Development and maintenance of testbenches and testbench infrastructure for SoC-level / chip-level verification
Development, debugging and maintenance of embedded C code and SV testcases
Definition of verification requirements in verification plans based on specification documents
Reaching coverage closure
Key Qualifications
Master's degree in electrical engineering or similar studies, or bachelor's degree in combination with relevant experience
Solid experience and interest in verification of digital design
Specific verification and related qualifications:
Expert knowledge of SystemVerilog: assertions, constraints, coverage and object-oriented constructs
Knowledge of SystemVerilog for design
Knowledge of and interest in debugging and problem-solving
Strong knowledge of verification planning, verification metrics, coverage closure
Strong programming and scripting skills
Fluency in English language, both written and spoken
Personal Skills
The ideal candidate is someone who can independently identify, investigate, and resolve engineering challenges with focus and motivation. You should be analytical, structured, and eager to learn while sharing knowledge with others. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively—whether one-on-one or remotely across locations—are essential. As a team player, you thrive in and contribute to a friendly, professional work environment.
Working for Nordic
Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation.
We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.
Benefits
Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentive plan
Flexible working hours
Medical insurance
Family-friendly policies, insurances, and benefits
Practical details
Location: Trondheim, Norway | Oslo, Norway
Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.
About Nordic Semiconductor
Nordic Semiconductor is a Norwegian fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless communication technology that powers the Internet of Things (IoT). Nordic was established in 1983 and has about 1400 employees across the globe. Our award-winning Bluetooth Low Energy solutions pioneered ultra-low power wireless, making us the global market leader. Our technology range was later supplemented by ANT+, Thread and Zigbee, and in 2018 we launched our low power, compact LTE-M/NB-IoT cellular IoT solutions to extend the penetration of the IoT. The Nordic portfolio was further complemented by Wi-Fi technology in 2021.
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