Sr. Staff Pre-Silicon Validation/Verification Lead

About Siemens EDA

Siemens EDA is a global technology leader in Electronic Design Automation software. Our software tools enable companies around the world to develop highly innovative electronic products faster and more cost-effectively. Our customers use our tools to push the boundaries of technology and physics to deliver better products in the increasingly complex world of chip, board, and system design.

Position Overview

We are expanding our HAV portfolio to develop next-generation high-speed interconnect solutions. We are looking for a highly talented and driven Senior Staff Pre-Silicon Validation/Verification Lead to drive system-level validation across emulation and FPGA prototyping platforms.

This role focuses on leading system-level validation for interconnect solutions such as PCIe, CXL, NVMe, and UCIe across emulation and FPGA prototyping environments. You will define and execute robust verification strategies, ensuring high-quality delivery at both protocol and system levels. The position requires a strong hands-on technical foundation combined with leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead verification and validation activities for high-speed interconnect protocols (PCIe, CXL, NVMe, UCIe).
• Define and drive end-to-end pre-silicon verification strategies across simulation, emulation, and FPGA prototyping.
• Build and scale verification environments, integrating SystemC/UVM transactors, RTL monitors, BFMs, and full software stacks for HW/SW co-verification.
• Drive system-level validation, including performance, interoperability, and scalability analysis (latency, bandwidth, coherency, bottlenecks).
• Own regression strategy, including test planning, coverage tracking, and failure triage to ensure release quality.
• Develop and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines and validation infrastructure for efficient execution.
• Ensure QA readiness through structured validation flows, coverage closure, and alignment with customer use cases.
• Lead deep debugging and root-cause analysis across RTL, protocol, and system-level issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, PM, PE, AE) to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Mentor engineers, review designs and test plans, and drive high-quality verification sign-off.

Required experience/skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• +8 years of experience in system-level testing and verification.
• Strong understanding of interconnect protocols (PCIe, CXL, NVMe, AXI, UCIe).
• Hands-on experience with emulation platforms (e.g., Veloce, Palladium, ZeBu) or FPGA prototyping.
• Expertise in SystemVerilog, SystemC, and HW/SW co-verification methodologies.
• Proficiency in C/C++, with experience in bare-metal testing and validation with Linux drivers or firmware.
• Solid understanding of CPU architecture, memory hierarchy, and concepts such as IOMMU, coherency, and virtualization.
• Strong debugging skills across RTL, protocol, and system-level interactions.
• Experience building scalable validation infrastructure, including CI/CD pipelines, regression, and automation (Python, Bash).
• Proven ability to define and execute verification strategies and lead technical initiatives.

Why Us?

At Siemens Software, flexibility is how we work—hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. Together, 30,000 people across more than 200 countries build technology that shapes the real world. You'll grow through real projects, strong technical peers, and global mobility, backed by the scale and benefits of an industrial software leader. We're committed to equality and inclusion, and we hire based on merit, skills, and impact. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Our Benefits & Rewards

The salary range for this position is $44,000 to $96,700 and this role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers health and wellness benefits to employees; you can access the benefits available in your country via the link: https://jobs.sw.siemens.com/benefits/

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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