Design Verification - Lead/ Manager/Director/BU

Job Description

📍 Location: Hyderabad 💼 Experience: 10 to 20+ years 📢 Type: Full-Time | On-site About the Role: We are looking for a highly experienced and visionary Design Verification Leader to head our Full Chip Level Verification team. This is a strategic and hands-on role that will drive verification strategy, planning, execution, and team leadership across complex SoC/ASIC programs. You will work closely with architecture, design, DFT, and post-silicon validation teams to ensure first-pass silicon success, high quality, and on-time delivery. Key Responsibilities: Own and lead full-chip verification strategy, planning, and sign-off for multiple SoC/ASIC programs. Drive development and deployment of UVM-based testbenches , functional coverage, and formal verification strategies. Lead team(s) of engineers across domains, including IP, Sub-system, and SoC level verification. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including RTL design, DFT, firmware, validation, and architecture teams. Drive verification methodology standardization , automation, and reuse across programs. Deliver high-quality silicon by proactively identifying risks, debugging complex failures, and driving verification closure. Define and manage project schedules, resource allocation , and risk mitigation plans. Provide technical mentorship , performance reviews, and leadership to grow a world-class verification team. Represent the BU in technical reviews, customer discussions, and strategic planning. Required Skills and Experience: 10–20+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC design verification , with at least 5+ years in a leadership/managerial role. Strong hands-on experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, assertions (SVA), and functional coverage . Proven track record in full-chip and sub-system verification of complex SoCs or processors. Deep understanding of verification methodologies, flows, and tools (Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor). Strong debugging skills across simulation, emulation, and silicon bring-up. Experience with low-power verification (UPF), DFT-aware verification , and performance validation is a plus. Working knowledge of scripting (Python, Perl, Tcl) and regression infrastructure. Excellent project management, communication , and team leadership skills . BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with global teams and customer engagements . Exposure to AI/ML, automotive, networking, or mobile SoC domains . Familiarity with formal verification and post-silicon validation techniques. Why Join Us? Lead cutting-edge semiconductor verification programs with global impact. Work with some of the brightest minds in VLSI and SoC development. Opportunity to drive strategy and build high-performance teams . Competitive compensation, leadership exposure, and career growth. Interested? 📧 Send your profile to hemant@sykatiya.com 📄 Let’s connect and explore how you can shape the future of silicon with us. Show more Show less