Senior SoC Verification Manager | AI Processors | Barcelona, Spain

Location:
Barcelona, Spain

Salary:
Competitive Package Visa Sponsorship & Relocation: Available Working Model: Hybrid, 4 days onsite / 1 day remote An innovative and growing European semiconductor company is seeking an experienced Senior SoC Verification Manager to lead the verification of its next-generation AI processors. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the verification strategy for a complex, cache-coherent, multi-core AI system, working on cutting-edge semiconductor technology combining RISC-V processors, advanced memory architectures and AI acceleration. Based in Barcelona, the company offers international visa sponsorship and relocation support, welcoming experienced engineers from across the world. The Role
* Lead the verification of a complex 4-core coherent SoC through to tape-out sign-off
* Manage and mentor 3-4 verification leads across CPU cores, L2 cache, interconnects and other subsystems
* Define verification strategies, plans, methodologies and coverage targets
* Drive functional verification using SystemVerilog and UVM
* Oversee simulation, emulation, regression infrastructure and verification automation
* Collaborate closely with architecture and RTL design teams, influencing technical decisions




* Manage verification schedules, resources, risks and team development Your Background
* 12+ years of ASIC / SoC Design Verification experience
* Expert knowledge of SystemVerilog and UVM
* Proven experience leading verification engineers or technical teams
* Strong experience verifying cache-coherent multi-core systems or subsystems
* Experience driving verification planning, coverage closure and tape-out sign-off
* Knowledge of AXI, CHI and industry-standard simulation tools such as VCS, Questa or Xcelium
* Experience with RISC-V, CPU verification, AI accelerators, formal verification or emulation would be advantageous Why Join?
* Work on next-generation AI semiconductor technology addressing complex challenges in computing and memory performance
* Take genuine ownership of the verification strategy and influence chip architecture
* Lead and develop an experienced engineering team within a growing semiconductor company
* Competitive compensation package and long-term career development opportunities
* Full visa sponsorship and relocation support for international candidates
* Enjoy life in Barcelona, with hybrid working and one week per year working remotely from anywhere in the world

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