AI Core DV Engineer

About this role

<h3>About the role</h3> <p>Own verification of our AI compute core - tensor pipelines, MAC arrays, accumulator logic, and the compute ↔ memory interconnect. Work with chip-design and software teams driving DensityAI's AI accelerator program from first silicon through scale-out.</p> <h3>What you'll do</h3> <ul> <li>Own verification of our AI compute core - tensor pipelines, MAC arrays, accumulator logic, and the compute ↔ memory interconnect</li> <li>Use and develop AI-assisted tool flows to accelerate datapath verification timelines</li> </ul> <h3>What we're looking for</h3> <ul> <li>Exceptional abilities in datapath verification (tensor pipelines, MAC arrays, FP / INT accumulators) using SystemVerilog and UVM</li> <li>5+ years verifying compute-heavy ASIC blocks (GPU, NPU, DSP, or AI accelerator)</li> <li>Strong understanding of numerical correctness (FP rounding, denormals, saturation) and golden-model comparison</li> <li>Hands-on with constrained-random verification, coverage-driven closure, and debug across long pipelines</li> <li>(Optional) Formal methods, custom golden models in C / C++ / Python, ML-framework familiarity, or post-silicon datapath bring-up</li> </ul> <h3>Compensation</h3> <p>Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO. </p> <h3>Visa Sponsorship</h3> <p>DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.</p> <h3>Export Controls</h3> <p>Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.</p> <h3>Equal Opportunity</h3> <p>DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications. </p></div><div class="title">California pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$180,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$320,000 USD</span></div></div></div>