About the job
About Etched
Etched builds the first AI inference system tailored for transformers, delivering more than 10 times the performance of a B200 while cutting costs and latency. The company’s ASIC technology supports products that outpace traditional GPUs, making real-time video generation and advanced reasoning possible. Backed by hundreds of millions in funding and a team of experienced engineers, Etched is reshaping the infrastructure behind today’s fastest-growing industry.
Role Overview
The Design Verification Engineer - Interface IP will join the Interface IP DV team in Austin. This position works closely with architects, designers, and external vendors to ensure architectural requirements are met when developing IP subsystems and interfaces. The role involves validating correctness and performance across the hardware-software stack, requiring technical skill, creativity, and persistence to solve complex verification problems.
What You Will Do
- Own one or more IP subsystems, such as PCIe, Ethernet, CPU (ARC/ARM), low power peripherals, and sensors.
- Interpret vendor IP configurations and coordinate with the internal IP team.
- Build and maintain verification environments using UVM and SystemVerilog to check functional correctness, performance, and compliance with IP specifications.
- Work with integration and SoC DV teams to ensure external IPs interact smoothly within the overall chip design.
- Drive coverage closure and sign-off by setting metrics, spotting gaps, and verifying edge cases and stress scenarios thoroughly.

