An innovative fabless semiconductor start-up is developing cutting-edge AI accelerator chips designed to deliver an order-of-magnitude performance improvement while dramatically reducing power consumption. Join a team tackling one of the most significant challenges in computing designing the hardware foundation for the next era of artificial intelligence. I am seeking experienced Verification Engineers to ensure the functional correctness and robustness of complex AI accelerator designs. You will play a key role in developing advanced verification environments and driving coverage closure to achieve first-silicon success. Key responsibilities Collaborate with design and architecture teams to define and implement verification strategies for AI accelerator blocks and SoC subsystems Build scalable SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches, including test plans, monitors, checkers, scoreboards, and constrained-random stimulus Perform coverage-driven and assertion-based verification, analyse coverage reports, and close functional and code coverage gaps Debug complex hardware–software interactions, reproduce silicon issues in simulation, and work closely with RTL, architecture, and software engineers to resolve them Develop verification frameworks that scale across unit-level simulation, emulation, and post-silicon validation, incorporating high-level models and test generators Qualifications Proven experience in digital IC design verification, preferably with exposure to CPU, GPU, NPU, or AI accelerator IP Strong skills in SystemVerilog, UVM, and scripting languages such as Python, C++, Perl, or TCL Solid understanding of computer architecture, memory hierarchies, and standard interconnects (e.g., AMBA/AXI, NoC) Familiarity with formal verification, assertion-based methodologies, and low-power verification techniques is a plus Ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment, collaborating effectively across hardware and software teams Desirable experience 5 years of verification experience in high-performance or AI-oriented ASIC development Background in AI chip design verification or accelerator verification methodologies This is a superb opportunity to shape next-generation AI hardware from the ground up, working with a passionate team that values innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration. You will join as one of the first Chip Engineers within an organisation with huge funding. On offer is a top salary! You must have UK working rights.