Senior Mixed-Signal IC Verification Engineer

Company Overview: Welcome to our cutting-edge semiconductor company, where innovation drives everything we do. We specialize in designing and manufacturing advanced mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) for a wide range of applications, including telecommunications, automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial automation. Join our dynamic team of engineers and be part of shaping the future of technology with groundbreaking mixed-signal IC designs.

Position Overview: As a Senior Mixed-Signal IC Verification Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the functional correctness and performance of our mixed-signal IC designs. Leveraging your expertise in verification methodologies and simulation techniques, you'll develop and execute comprehensive verification plans to validate the functionality, timing, and power characteristics of complex mixed-signal circuits. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of mixed-signal IC verification and making a meaningful impact in the semiconductor industry, we want you on our team.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

1. Verification Planning: Collaborate with design and architecture teams to develop verification plans, test strategies, and coverage goals for mixed-signal IC designs, ensuring alignment with design specifications and performance targets.
2. Testbench Development: Design and implement verification environments, including analog and digital testbenches, behavioral models, and test vectors, using industry-standard verification languages and methodologies.
3. Simulation and Emulation: Perform functional verification of mixed-signal circuits using simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys VCS, or Mentor Questa, and utilize emulation platforms for hardware acceleration of verification tasks.
4. Mixed-Signal Verification: Develop and execute testcases to verify analog and digital functionality, analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and digital-to-analog converter (DAC) performance, clock domain crossing (CDC), and interface protocols in mixed-signal IC designs.
5. Coverage Analysis: Analyze coverage metrics, including code coverage, functional coverage, and assertion coverage, to assess verification completeness and identify areas for improvement in verification strategy.
6. Regression Testing: Manage regression test suites, automate verification tasks, and maintain regression environments to ensure efficient and thorough verification of design changes and updates.
7. Debugging and Root Cause Analysis: Debug verification failures, identify root causes of issues, and work closely with design and validation teams to resolve issues and implement design fixes.
8. Tool Development: Develop verification infrastructure, utilities, and scripts to improve verification productivity, automate verification tasks, and enhance verification methodologies.
9. Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed verification documentation, including verification plans, testcases, coverage reports, and verification sign-off documents, ensuring traceability and compliance with industry standards.
10. Mentorship and Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior verification engineers, contribute to team training and skill development initiatives, and lead by example in adopting best practices and methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mixed-signal IC verification, preferably in a semiconductor or integrated circuit design company.
• Proficiency in verification methodologies and tools for mixed-signal ICs, including analog behavioral modeling, digital verification languages (e.g., SystemVerilog), and mixed-signal simulation environments.
• Hands-on experience with simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys VCS, Mentor Questa, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles, including signal integrity, noise analysis, and timing constraints.
• Experience with coverage-driven verification methodologies, constrained random testing, and assertion-based verification.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex verification issues and drive to resolution.
• Strong scripting and programming skills, with proficiency in languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl for verification automation and tool development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: The industry standard salary for Senior Mixed-Signal IC Verification Engineers typically ranges from $100,000 to $160,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options and flexible hours.
• Generous vacation and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities, including access to training programs, conferences, and workshops.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a talented team of engineers.
• Vibrant and collaborative company culture with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Join Us: Ready to make a significant impact in the exciting field of mixed-signal IC verification? Apply now to join our team as a Senior Mixed-Signal IC Verification Engineer and help shape the future of semiconductor technology!