Digital Verification Engineer - MCU

About the role

NXP is expanding its Catania team to develop high‑impact micro‑controllers for AI‑at‑the‑Edge solutions. As a Digital Verification Engineer you will ensure functional correctness of complex digital circuits, contributing to robust, reliable semiconductor products.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain verification environments and test benches using UVM and SystemVerilog.
• Create detailed verification plans, identify corner cases, and execute test cases against design specifications.
• Analyze simulation results, debug issues, and collaborate with design engineers to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain verification collateral such as assertions, functional coverage models, and scripts.
• Participate in verification reviews and help improve methodologies and tools.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in digital IC design verification.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication in English.

Required skills

• SystemVerilog
• UVM (Universal Verification Methodology)
• Simulation tools such as Questa, VCS, Xcelium
• Scripting languages: Python, Perl, Tcl
• Functional coverage and assertion‑based verification

What we offer

• Competitive gross annual base salary between 38,000 € and 52,300 €.
• Potential annual incentive opportunities and equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package aligned with the Metalmeccanica Industria collective agreement.