Job#: 3013469

Job Description:

Title: Design Verification Engineer

Location: 100% Remote

• Benefit if Local to Seattle, WA

Type: Contract

Benefits: Medical Insurance, PTO, Holiday Pay, Sick Leave, 401K and more.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Verification Engineer with expertise in hardware verification and emulation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM, and waveform debugging, as well as proficiency in writing RTL and testbenches for emulation platforms such as Cadence Palladium. This role is critical in ensuring the functional correctness of complex SoC designs before silicon tape-out.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain RTL code and testbenches for hardware emulation.
• Perform pre-silicon verification using industry-standard methodologies (UVM).
• Debug waveforms and analyze simulation/emulation results to identify and resolve design issues.
• Collaborate with design and architecture teams to ensure verification coverage and quality.
• Optimize testbench performance for emulation platforms (Cadence Palladium).
• Contribute to real number modeling (RNM) for mixed-signal verification (nice to have).
• Document verification plans, strategies, and results.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM.
• Hands-on experience with Cadence Palladium or similar emulation platforms.
• Solid understanding of RTL design and testbench development.
• Familiarity with waveform debugging tools and techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of mixed-signal verification methodologies.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Perl, or TCL) for automation.
• Pre-silicon verification experience (preferred).
• Real number modeling experience (preferred).

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.