Sr. Staff Design Verification Engineer
Company websited-matrix.ai (d-Matrix, opens in new tab)
Base salary $175K to $265K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA
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- LocationSanta Clara, CA
- WorkplaceHybrid
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (51 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Join d-Matrix and help build the future of AI inference. We’ve pioneered a memory-centric architecture that brings compute directly into memory, making AI faster, more energy efficient, and accessible on a global scale. From chips and software to rack-scale systems, our team is tackling some of AI infrastructure’s hardest challenges — and shipping breakthrough technology today. If you want to create what comes next and help make infinite inference possible, we’d love to hear from you.
Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and direct communication. We value humility, we believe our different perspectives lead to better solutions, and we’re looking for people who are driven by execution and energized by hard problems.
Role Overview
d-Matrix is building a company and culture designed to last — one grounded in transparency, inclusiveness, and intellectual honesty, where continuous learning is part of the job. We've built the industry's first highly programmable in-memory computing architecture, applicable across a broad range of applications from cloud to edge. In this role, you'll work on a groundbreaking architecture alongside a highly experienced team that has a proven track record of building successful businesses. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a company at an early stage and grow into a future leader in an industry poised for global impact.
What You Will Do
Develop and execute verification plans across the SoC/IP verification cycle, from architecture definition through tape-out and silicon bring-up
Build and maintain UVM/OVM-based verification environments for complex ASIC/SoC designs
Write and debug SystemVerilog testbenches, leveraging randomization, functional coverage, and assertion-based methodologies
Drive root-cause analysis and debug of verification failures in close collaboration with design and architecture teams
Define and track coverage closure goals to ensure comprehensive verification sign-off
Partner cross-functionally with design, architecture, and physical design teams to align verification strategy with tape-out schedules
Contribute to the evolution of verification methodology and infrastructure to support next-generation in-memory computing architectures
What You Will Bring
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 12+ years of industry experience (MS preferred with 7+ years)
Experience across the full SoC/IP verification cycle — from architecture through tape-out and bring-up
Hands-on ASIC/SoC design verification test development and debug experience
Fluency with SystemVerilog (randomization, constraints, coverage, assertions) and verification methodologies such as UVM/OVM/VMM
Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges, particularly in the AI domain
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with C/C++ and SystemC
Track record leading the creation and implementation of multiple SoC verification environments and driving tape-out efforts
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
d-Matrix is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Our focus is on hiring teammates with humble expertise, kindness, dedication, and a willingness to embrace challenges and learn together every day.
d-Matrix does not accept resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies. We appreciate the interest and effort of recruitment firms, but we kindly request that individuals interested in opportunities with d-Matrix apply directly through our official channels. This approach allows us to streamline our hiring processes and maintain a consistent and fair evaluation of all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($175,000) is above 75% of the 2,090 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site; 42 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $146,900; the middle half runs from $125,000 to $173,750.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingSr. Staff Design Verification Engineer$175K to $265K
Sr Staff Site Reliability Engineer, AI Infrastructure$175K to $265K
Sr. Staff Thermal Design Engineer$175K to $265K
Senior Manager, Information Security$175K to $265K
Sr. Staff PCB Design Engineer$175K to $265K
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Sr. Staff ML Researcher, LLM Algorithmic Optimization$175K to $265K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Sr. Staff Design Verification Engineer (this listing) | $175K - $265K |
| Sr Staff Site Reliability Engineer, AI Infrastructure | $175K - $265K |
| Sr. Staff Thermal Design Engineer | $175K - $265K |
| Senior Manager, Information Security | $175K - $265K |
| Sr. Staff PCB Design Engineer | $175K - $265K |
| Senior Staff Inference Performance Engineer | $175K - $265K |
| Sr. Staff ML Researcher, LLM Algorithmic Optimization | $175K - $265K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- fields changed
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2025-04-03
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Santa Clara
USD 175,000 – 265,000 · 1 YEAR · Salary
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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