Job Description

Company DescriptionAt Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You'll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That's us, too.We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digitalxc2xae, G-Technologyxe2x84xa2, SanDiskxc2xae and WDxc2xae brands.Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It's You & Western Digital. Together, we're the next BIG thing in data.The SoC Development team is seeking highly motivated engineers to join a team of experienced engineers working on the development of controller SoCs.As a Verification Engineer in SoC Development Team, you will develop test-plans and tests for use in testing complex System On Chip (SoC) ASIC's. Your work will enable industry-leading data storage control SoC's that get deployed into high volume consumer and enterprise products.The growing diversity of data creates an exponential number of new possibilities - for the world, our company and you. You'll be part of a team driving the innovations necessary to outpace new demands and challenges everywhere data lives, from sensors to mobile devices to the cloud. We've only started to scratch the surface of what data can do. You can help unlock its full potential.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for driving verification strategy, creating Test Plans, and developing Test Benches for SoC.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, pre-and post-silicon verification teams to develop test plans
• Responsible to develop C-based tests on SoC. Processor knowledge is a plus.
• Define and meet all functional coverage goals
• Run and debug gate-level simulations
• Understanding and generation of functional patterns for ATE

QualificationsRequired:

• BE or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, with 9 to 13 years of experience
• Deep understanding of C, System Verilog UVM and coverage driven verification methodology
• History of building and improving UVM based verification methodology

Skills:

• Develop and execute verification plans
• Proficiency with C, Verilog & System Verilog and verification
• Experience in implementing advanced test benches, verification models, scoreboards/checkers.
• Knowledge in bus protocols - APB, AHB, AXI, and bus interconnects
• Good Programming/Scripting skills with languages such as Python, Perl, TCL, and BASH
• Experience with test plan creation and test-bench development
• Experience with test development and test coverage assessment
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skill
• Knowledge in various interfaces - PCIe, DP, UART, I2C, I2S, SPI, USB, SD
• Create and modify SoC-level, and sub-system level test benches.
• Experience in setting up and running gate-level simulations
• Gate Level / Power-Aware simulations
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in ASICs, SoCs, hard disk drives, flash memory, semiconductor components
• Strong team player who can collaborate with colleagues

Additional InformationWestern Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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