Performance Verification Engineer

ITAR Notice: This role involves access to ITAR-controlled information. Applicants must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) per 22 CFR 120.62. About the role Own block-level and SOC-level Performance verification and correlation, debug for our AI accelerator silicon. Work with chip-design and software teams driving DensityAI's AI accelerator program from first silicon through scale-out. What you'll do Own block-level and SOC-level Performance verification and correlation, debug for our AI accelerator silicon. Work closely with Software and Hardware architects to create tests for Performance verification and participate in future architectural decisions. What we're looking for Exceptional abilities in Performance modeling and verification and tool-flow ownership Master's + 8 years of experience performance validation/verification on complex SOCs Demonstrated ability to debug, co-relate and drive convergence on performance model to RTL alongside RTL designers and architects Hands-on with industry-standard tools for tracing, compilation and related workflows. (Optional) Processor verification, Compiler exposure, Hardware validation Compensation Base salary: $200k – $350k USD per year, depending on experience and qualifications. 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. Discussed in detail during the interview. Visa sponsorship 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. Export controls 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. Equal Opportunity 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.