About Us:

Innatera is a rapidly growing Dutch semiconductor company that develops ultra-efficient neuromorphic processors for AI at the edge. These microprocessors mimic the brain’s mechanisms for processing fast data streams from sensors, enabling complex turn-key sensor analytics functionalities, with 10,000x higher performance per watt than competing solutions. Innatera's technology serves as a critical enabler for next-generation use cases in the IoT, wearable, embedded, and automotive domains.

With over €37m in funding raised, we're scaling fast towards bringing our neuromorphic technology to billions of sensors by 2030.

Our mission? To make the world smarter, safer, and greener. We're not just about pushing boundaries, we're about making a difference.

At Innatera we are committed to driving innovation and delivering exceptional results while creating an environment where our teams can thrive. We are a group of passionate, creative thinkers who thrive in a fast-paced environment on challenges and are always ready to take on the next big thing.

As a valued member of our team focused on making a positive impact, your unique contributions play a significant role in creating meaningful change. Working alongside a talented group of colleagues, you will experience a supportive environment that recognizes and values your life beyond the confines of work.

We will trust you with:

• Develop and maintain SystemVerilog/UVM-based verification environments at both module and SoC level;

• Write test sequences, define functional coverage models, and ensure coverage closure;

• Debug simulation results using waveform tools and collaborate with design teams to resolve issues;

• Drive constrained-random stimulus generation and continuous improvements in our verification methodology;

• Apply modern EDA tools and automate verification flows to maximize speed and quality;

• Contribute to quality assurance, release-readiness, and design-test alignment for every chip.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• 8+ years of digital verification, including 4+ years of constrained-random verification with UVM.

• 2+ years of embedded C development for SoC verification.

• Experience designing verification architecture from design specifications and creating test plans.

• Ability to translate functional requirements into functional coverage models.

• Skilled in constrained-random stimulus generation and coverage analysis/closure.

• Strong expertise in root-cause analysis and debugging SystemVerilog RTL.

• Proficiency in scripting with Python or similar languages.

• Solid experience with Linux, bash, or equivalent environments.

• Proficient with commercial EDA tools.

• Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Hands-on experience with UVM verification architecture and vertical reuse of lower-level UVCs/environments.

• Skilled in mixed-language simulation and system modeling.

• Experience with effort estimation, project planning, scheduling, and tracking.

• Proven ability to lead and mentor a small team.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with SystemC for modeling and simulation.

• Knowledge of UPF and low-power verification methodologies.

• Exposure to formal verification techniques.

• Hands-on experience with FPGA validation and bring-up.

• Experience with full-chip emulation and bring-up.

• Familiarity with OpenOCD/GDB for software-driven verification.

• Experience in SystemVerilog RTL design.

Why join Innatera?

At Innatera, you’ll be part of a pioneering team building the next generation of brain-inspired processors for edge AI. Your work will help bring groundbreaking technology to life, powering intelligent devices with real-world impact, from healthcare to consumer electronics.

• Competitive salary.

• Pension plan.

• A flexible working environment (work-from-home policy, flexible working hours, advantageous holidays scheme) Note: We work from the office 3 days per week if you want to work in The Netherlands, or, you can work fully remotely for this role.

• A generous holiday scheme.

• A collaborative, ambitious team with the freedom to innovate

• An inclusive culture that values openness, curiosity, and personal growth

• Office perks like fresh fruit, snacks, and an on-site gym

• Statutory commuting/home allowance

From engineering and machine learning to sales and non-engineering teams - whatever your expertise, your contributions will shape our growth.

Whether you’re passionate about microarchitecture, excited by verification or physical design, driven by supporting operations, building strong teams, or mastering the details of accounting, we’d love to hear from you!

If you're ready to shape the future of technology with us, click Apply and share your story.

Innatera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other protected characteristics. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re happy to support you.