Senior Designer - Design Validation
India
Job Description
Senior Designer - Design Validation
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

Define ASIC/SoC verification strategy
Full chip testplan development
Full chip TB Architecture definition
UVM based testbench development
C based TB development
SV functional coverage, Assertions coding
Test case development, coding, execution, bug analysis
Gate Level Simulation
Regressions, coverage analysis

Key Responsibilities

Good understanding of ASIC/SoC life cycle
Experience writing ASIC/SoC testplans
"Experience in writing verification strategy document
"
"1.Experience in ASIC/SoC Testbench definition
2.Experience to Build and maintain reusable block-level and sub-system testbenches using SystemVerilog and the Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)."
"1. Experience in developing TB components for SOC with C, SV
"
"1.Expertise & hands-on experience in OVM/UVM methodologies using SV
2.Experience to Write, execute, and debug constrained-random and directed test cases based on defined test plans."
"1. Experience in developing TB components, including functional coverage implementation and assertion coding
2. Experience Set up functional coverage, write system assertions (SVA), and analyze code coverage metrics to identify untested gaps in the design logic.
3.Debug complex simulation failures using waveform viewer tools to isolate design bugs from testbench issues.
4. Experince in SOC C based tests coding & debugging"
"Experience in Gate level simulation & netlist debugging
"
"Exeprince in regression failure analayiss
Functioncal and Code Coverage closure"

Skill Requirements

Languages: Proficiency in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and core concepts of UVM.

Digital Logic: Strong foundational knowledge in digital logic design, finite state machines (FSM), FIFO architectures, and clocking concepts. 


EDA Tools: Familiarity with industry-standard simulation and debugging tools (e.g., Synopsys VCS, Siemens QuestaSim, Cadence Xcelium/Verdi). 

Protocols: Basic understanding of standard bus protocols like AMBA (AXI, AHB, APB) or peripheral protocols (SPI, I2C, PCIe). 

Scripting: Basic comfort working in a Linux environment and using scripting languages like Python, Tcl, or Perl for automation.

Other Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), 
Electrical Engineering (EE), VLSI Design, or a closely related field

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 227,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion.