Design Verification Engineer

Design Verification Engineer Manchester/Sheffield/Leeds UK REMOTE can be considered This is a fantastic opportunity to join a start-up who are just over 2 years old, as they make technological breakthroughs in security with a product line built on CHERI technology and RISC‑V cores. They have strong funding behind them and a leadership team made up of experts in processor design and formal methods as well as a CEO who brings over 30 years of semiconductor experience from world renown companies and start-ups. With huge growth plans across the Silicon Design team this is a fantastic time to join the business! I am looking for a talented Verification Engineer to join a rapidly growing stealth mode start-up. The successful candidate will play a key role in the verification of hardware, specifically focusing on security features utilizing CHERI technology. Responsibilities Collaborates with the design team to understand and define verification requirements for security features Develops and maintains verification plans, testbenches, and test scenarios using UVM methodology Executes test plans and verifies the correctness of hardware security features Works closely with the cross-functional teams to ensure the implementation meets design specifications and security requirements Identifies and debugs issues found during verification and works to resolve them in a timely manner Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field Strong understanding of hardware verification methodologies and tools Experience with UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) for FPGA/ASIC verification Familiarity with security features and protocols, such as CHERI, is a plus Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team Knowledge of UK working rights Day-to-day Collaborates with the design team to understand and define verification requirements Develops and maintains verification plans, testbenches, and test scenarios Executes test plans and verifies the correctness of hardware security features Identifies and debugs issues found during verification and works to resolve them in a timely manner Communicates progress and findings to the cross-functional teams North of UK or UK Remote: You must be currently living and working in the UK and able to do so without restrictions. You must have UK working rights to be considered for the role.

Location: Sheffield, UK, GB

Posted Date: 10/31/2025