Team Lead, Digital Design Verification

About Corinex:

At Corinex, we are driving the future of energy with cutting-edge Smart Grid technology. As a global leader in smart grid solutions, we enable utilities to enhance grid visibility, flexibility, and decarbonization- supporting the seamless integration of renewable energy, electric vehicles, and heat pumps into the power grid.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Corinex is the market leader in Europe, particularly in Spain, where our Smart Grid solutions are deployed by major DSOs (Distribution System Operators) to improve grid operations. With successful implementations across global markets, our technologies accelerate the transition to a more sustainable, decentralized, and efficient energy infrastructure. Recognized as a key contributor to industry standards and a 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 winner, Corinex is shaping the future of smart energy.

To strengthen our team in Spain, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Digital Verification Team Lead. 

About the role:

We are looking for an Digital Design Verification Team Lead to join our Valencia R&D team. For this role, we seeking for an experienced manager. The candidate will be integrated into a dynamic, cross-functional, experienced team to do functional verification tests in Verilog and C, for million-plus gate ASICs targeted for Smart Grid applications. Work directly with ASIC and board designers to ensure a smooth transition from project definition through prototyping to mass production. Define and implement test procedures to ensure the maximum level of product quality. Improve manufacturing yields and costs through creative thinking and innovative ideas

This is a Full-time, Permanent, remote position will be working on cutting-edge semiconductor technologies, particularly in high-speed networking and embedded systems. 

Responsibilities:

Build up and manage Digital Verification Team.

Verify highly complex SoCs and support verification development.

Architect and develop the functional verification environment, including reference models, testbench development, and testcase execution.

Write test plans using random techniques and coverage analysis.

Work closely with mixed signal teams for integration of high-speed analog behavioral models.

Debug failures and work with designers to resolve issues.

Cooperate with Synthesis, DFT, STA, PnR to implement subsystems that meet challenging PPA requirements.

Support Emulation, functional ATE, and silicon validation teams.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in Digital Design Verification activities.

Proficiency in verification languages, including UVM and SystemVerilog.

Experience with verification at block level, cluster/subsystem level, and top level.

Hands-on experience in test bench development, including agents, drivers, checkers, and interfaces for complex designs.

Strong understanding of verification methodologies such as test plan creation, direct and random test cases, formal test cases, and coverage analysis.

Full-cycle verification experience, from architecture to tape-out, with expertise in test plan development, debugging, coverage closure, and gate-level simulation.

Proven experience in top-level verification of complex SoC designs.

Expertise in high-speed protocols, particularly Ethernet.

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash.

Knowledge in one or more of the following domains: networking, embedded systems architecture, computer architecture, machine learning accelerators.

General understanding of IC design, design-for-test (DFT), and design-for-manufacturing (DFM).

Familiarity with digital design methodologies, ASIC design flows, and industry-leading verification EDA tools.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Strong communication skills in English.

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work: The utilities are upgrading their grid infrastructure to meet regulatory requirements, and Corinex provides a leading solution validated through a mass rollout in Germany with E.ON and other DSOs.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting with a supportive team.

Professional Growth: In order to meet regulatory requirements, there are tremendous opportunities for Corinex solutions and its further development in the European market. This provides you with opportunities for continuous learning and career development in the future.

Great Culture: Certified as a Great Place to Work, we value respect, creativity, and having fun while making a difference.