Fidus is a global high-tech design firm headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design centres in Kitchener-Waterloo and San Jose. We specialize in leading-edge electronic product development, with hardware, embedded software, FPGA/ASIC, and signal integrity teams working together to design and deliver next-generation products for clients in emerging technology markets.
Position Overview/Mandate:
The Verification Designer owns block- and system-level verification of ASIC and FPGA designs for Fidus clients, planning and executing complex verification projects end to end — building UVM, formal, and assertion-based verification environments and driving coverage closure.
This role is ideal for someone who takes lead-level ownership of verification strategy, is comfortable moving between different application domains (communications, storage, signal processing, video), and takes pride in producing thorough, well-documented verification work — often working directly with clients on verification approach.
Make an Impact with US:
At Fidus, you'll work on high-speed, high-complexity electronic systems, often using emerging technologies before they reach the broader market. You'll collaborate across FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design as part of cross-functional teams delivering real products for our clients.
In practice, that means contributing to projects across Communications, Aerospace & Defense, Life Sciences & Medical Devices, Space & Satellite, Industrial Automation, Automotive, and Semiconductor engagements. You won't be limited to a single product or industry—your work will follow the technology, not just one roadmap.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Own block- and system-level verification of ASIC and FPGA designs, from test plan development through coverage closure.
- Design and implement UVM, formal, and assertion-based verification environments, applying constrained-random verification (CRV) techniques.
- Develop behavioral models and write test cases to achieve functional coverage goals; define and track coverage metrics to closure.
- Debug and troubleshoot failures in simulation and regression runs, collaborating with designers and system architects to resolve issues.
- Automate verification tasks and monitor regressions using scripting (Python, Perl, or Tcl).
- Plan, execute, and report status on multiple verification activities as a verification lead.
- Work directly with external clients on verification strategy and support.
Who You are:
- 8+ years of ASIC/FPGA verification experience, with proven verification-lead ownership — able to plan and execute complex verification projects end to end.
- Strong SystemVerilog and UVM methodology fluency, including constrained-random verification (CRV) techniques.
- Experience with functional coverage, assertions, and formal verification techniques; comfortable defining and tracking coverage metrics to closure.
- Familiarity with industry-standard protocols such as Ethernet, DDR/LPDDR, HBM, security, networking, AXI, NoC, and ARM CPU subsystems.
- Experience with alternative verification environments (cocoTB, pyUVM, DPI-C) is a plus.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Perl, or Tcl) to automate verification tasks.
- Strong debugging skills, problem-solving ability, and analytical thinking.
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills; comfortable being client-facing.
- Embraces AI as part of a modern engineering toolkit.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Location and travel: Position is based in the United States. Travel may be required domestically and internationally to support customer engagements and project delivery.
This position may require access to export-controlled information. Candidates must be a U.S. person as defined under 22 CFR 120.62, or be eligible for an export license. Candidates will be required to complete background checks.
Benefits
Our competitive compensation package also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k) contributions, annual profit-sharing bonus, along with other supplementary benefits.
We also recognize that candidates show interest throughout different career stages and welcome all applications. When there is a great fit, the level of the role may be shifted as applicable.
About Fidus & Why Work Here
Since 2001, Fidus has completed over 4,000 projects for more than 400 customers across industries including Telecom/Datacom, Aerospace & Defence, Consumer, Semiconductors, Industrial/Automotive Controls, and Medical. As a Premier Adaptive Computing Partner for AMD North America, we combine deep technical expertise with industry-leading tools to solve complex design challenges.
Fidus designs high-speed, high-complexity electronic systems using emerging technologies, often well before they reach the broader market. Our teams work across FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design to deliver real products for our customers.
At Fidus, collaboration is at the core of how we work. We value openness, trust, and shared ownership, and we create an environment where people are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn from one another, and have a meaningful impact through the work they do.
If all of this excites you, has your attention, and you can't wait to join our amazing team and work environment, then we want to hear from you!
Curious what it's actually like to work here? Take a look at our Working at Fidus page.
Fidus has a commitment to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process. Automated tools (including AI) support our initial screening of applicants against our job posting to identify candidates whose qualifications, experience, and skills align most closely with the position requirements. All further candidate assessments and final selection are conducted by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.
Thank you for your interest in Fidus. We welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Fidus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.