Principal RTL Verification Engineer

We are looking for a Principal RTL Verification Engineer to join the Impinj Reader IC Engineering team and own the IP and SoC Verification Methodologies and Environment (tools, and flows) and Lead the SoC verification for Impinj’s next generation of Reader ICs. In this position, you will use your experience in RTL Verification to take Impinj’s next generation of Reader ICs from concept through to production.

• Own the development of a UVM based IP and SoC verification framework for Impinj’s next-generation RAIN RFID Reader ICs to assure A0 production worthy silicon
• Deliver a parameterized, modular, scalable verification, validation methodology and automation framework, enabling AMS and Digital IPs to be seamlessly integrated across different Reader IC SoC products (Handheld versus fixed Reader)
• Lead the definition and development of verification infrastructure such as coverage tools, bus functional models, subsystem behavioral models, RTL code, and System Verilog based test benches
• Leverage your knowledge of advanced analog modeling techniques to enable efficient mixed signal co-simulation and quantifiable analog coverage
• Lead verification of externally and internally sourced IP blocks
• Review and evaluate design verification plans developed by other engineers
• Work with systems and hardware teams to develop and extend HW/SW co-simulation capabilities to enable verification of Reader firmware prior to A0 tape-out
• Work with RAIN RFID End-Point IC verification team to enable system verification and emulation
• Mentor Reader IC verification engineer team members
• Collaborate across logic, analog, test, and systems engineering teams to deliver new features and products to market
• Provide project planning and budgetary input on verification tooling requirements
• Support continuous improvement of existing RAIN RFID products through feature and performance enhancements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 15+ years of relevant industry experience; coursework in computer architecture preferred
• Extensive experience in mixed signal IP and SoC RTL verification for complex multi clock and multi-power domain SoCs with complex reset and power bring-up sequences using UVM and UPF methodologies
• Expertise creating and implementing RTL functional and AMS verification test plans
• Experience in the implementation and verification of microcontroller microarchitectures and complex finite-state machines
• Experience defining and developing bus functional models, subsystem behavioral models and architectural checkers
• Experience verifying integration of external IP blocks
• Demonstrated expertise in creating a unified testing approach and integration strategy to enable verification of IPs, SoC, and software Firmware inclusive of production DFT patterns
• Hands-on experience developing System Verilog based Digital Mixed-Signal functional test benches using real numbered models, SV assertions, re-usable sequences, and coverage monitors for Metric Driven verification
• Proven experience bringing multiple complex Mixed-Signal IP and SoC designs from concept through tape-out
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems and RTL coverage tools
• Scripting proficiency in Perl, Python, Ruby, or UNIX shell
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and mentoring skills

The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.

The typical base pay range for this role across the US is $179,700 - $269,600. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.

For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, click here. 

This position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these laws, the release or transfer of export-controlled items or information to individuals who are not classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined by Immigration & Nationality Act) may require prior authorization from the U.S. government. We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items. This information is requested solely for the purpose of complying with U.S. export control laws and will not be used for other purposes. Learn more about export compliance here.