Mixed-Signal Verification Engineer
Dallas, IA - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Mixed-Signal Verification Engineer III to support verification of analog and mixed-signal IP integrated within digital-on-top SoC environments. Reporting to the Analog Design Team Manager this individual contributor role will lead development and execution of verification strategies for complex power clocking and mixed-signal subsystems prior to tape-out. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in SystemVerilog UVM methodologies and behavioral modeling along with hands-on experience verifying analog IP in large-scale SoC environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead mixed-signal verification activities for analog IP blocks using SystemVerilog and UVM-based methodologies.
Develop scalable digital-on-top verification environments and testbenches incorporating behavioral models for analog IP including PLLs LDOs oscillators DC/DC converters and related circuitry.
Translate analog and mixed-signal specifications into comprehensive verification plans assertions coverage models and checkers.
Create and maintain behavioral models using SystemVerilog real-number modeling (RNM) and/or Verilog-AMS for efficient system-level simulation.
Execute regression testing analyze failures and debug issues across analog digital and mixed-signal domains.
Verify configuration calibration monitoring protection and fault-handling interfaces between analog IP and digital control logic.
Collaborate closely with analog designers digital verification engineers and system architects to ensure verification completeness and tape-out readiness.
Behavioral Modeling & Abstraction
Develop high-level functional and behavioral models optimized for large-scale SoC simulation while maintaining key analog performance characteristics.
Define modeling assumptions validation approaches and abstraction strategies in partnership with analog design teams.
Contribute to mixed-signal co-simulation methodologies balancing simulation accuracy runtime efficiency and model reuse.
Tools Methodologies & Quality
Utilize industry-standard digital mixed-signal and AMS simulation and verification tools.
Apply coverage-driven and assertion-based verification methodologies to ensure robust design validation.
Participate in design and verification reviews while adhering to established regression version control and documentation practices.
Identify and implement opportunities for workflow automation and verification flow improvements.
Collaboration & Technical Leadership
Work independently on complex verification assignments while providing mentorship to junior engineers.
Contribute verification expertise during IP architecture integration and design reviews.
Proactively identify technical risks communicate issues effectively and drive resolution across cross-functional teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
6 years of experience in mixed-signal and/or digital IC verification.
Strong proficiency with SystemVerilog and UVM-based verification methodologies.
Hands-on experience developing behavioral models using Verilog-AMS and/or SystemVerilog real-number modeling.
Experience verifying analog and mixed-signal IP within digital-on-top SoC environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with power management and clocking architectures including bandgaps PLLs LDOs oscillators and DC/DC converters.
Experience with coverage-driven verification assertions and formal verification concepts.
Exposure to automotive industrial or safety-critical semiconductor development environments.
Experience with scripting automation or AI-assisted verification workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Lead mixed-signal verification activities for analog IP blocks using SystemVerilog and UVM-based methodologies.
Develop scalable digital-on-top verification environments and testbenches incorporating behavioral models for analog IP including PLLs LDOs oscillators DC/DC converters and related circuitry.
Translate analog and mixed-signal specifications into comprehensive verification plans assertions coverage models and checkers.
Create and maintain behavioral models using SystemVerilog real-number modeling (RNM) and/or Verilog-AMS for efficient system-level simulation.
Execute regression testing analyze failures and debug issues across analog digital and mixed-signal domains.
Verify configuration calibration monitoring protection and fault-handling interfaces between analog IP and digital control logic.
Collaborate closely with analog designers digital verification engineers and system architects to ensure verification completeness and tape-out readiness.
Behavioral Modeling & Abstraction
Develop high-level functional and behavioral models optimized for large-scale SoC simulation while maintaining key analog performance characteristics.
Define modeling assumptions validation approaches and abstraction strategies in partnership with analog design teams.
Contribute to mixed-signal co-simulation methodologies balancing simulation accuracy runtime efficiency and model reuse.
Tools Methodologies & Quality
Utilize industry-standard digital mixed-signal and AMS simulation and verification tools.
Apply coverage-driven and assertion-based verification methodologies to ensure robust design validation.
Participate in design and verification reviews while adhering to established regression version control and documentation practices.
Identify and implement opportunities for workflow automation and verification flow improvements.
Collaboration & Technical Leadership
Work independently on complex verification assignments while providing mentorship to junior engineers.
Contribute verification expertise during IP architecture integration and design reviews.
Proactively identify technical risks communicate issues effectively and drive resolution across cross-functional teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
6 years of experience in mixed-signal and/or digital IC verification.
Strong proficiency with SystemVerilog and UVM-based verification methodologies.
Hands-on experience developing behavioral models using Verilog-AMS and/or SystemVerilog real-number modeling.
Experience verifying analog and mixed-signal IP within digital-on-top SoC environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with power management and clocking architectures including bandgaps PLLs LDOs oscillators and DC/DC converters.
Experience with coverage-driven verification assertions and formal verification concepts.
Exposure to automotive industrial or safety-critical semiconductor development environments.
Experience with scripting automation or AI-assisted verification workflows.
Required Experience:
IC