Overview

This 6-month contract role is dedicated to digital functional verification of an existing large mixed-signal ASIC nearing completion. You’ll lead verification efforts with hands-on testbench development, simulation, and debugging in a fast-paced environment with occasional travel to our Oxford headquarters.

Base pay range: Remote / Occasional Travel to Oxford HQ | £600pd PAYE

This range is provided by Morgan McKinley. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating and executing comprehensive verification plans, using methodologies such as constrained random and formal verification.
• Developing and maintaining verification infrastructure including testbenches, test cases, and verification components.
• Writing and executing test cases to validate RTL functionality.
• Collaborating closely with RTL designers to quickly identify, root-cause, and resolve issues.
• Running and maintaining regressions, providing regular results and progress reports.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills

• 5+ years’ hands-on experience in digital ASIC verification.
• Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM for functional verification.
• Solid understanding of digital logic, RTL design, and verification principles.
• Experience with industry-standard simulation tools (preferably Cadence Xcelium).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash for automation and workflow optimisation.
• Highly detail-oriented, adaptable, and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to document work clearly and accurately.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience verifying the digital components of large mixed-signal ASICs.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your verification expertise in a collaborative and innovative setting.

About Our Client

Our client is a leader in the biotechnology and semiconductor industry, with a strong focus on developing sensing and molecular analysis technologies. Headquartered in Oxford with global operations, they are dedicated to driving innovation across healthcare and life sciences.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Validation Engineer

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and will assess every applicant based on their skills, experience, and ability to perform the role.