AMS Verification Engineer

Job Title

AMS Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Verify complex analog/mixed-signal (AMS) integrated circuits to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability meet product specifications. Work with design teams to define verification strategies and deliver regression-tested sign-off artifacts.

Experience Level

Senior - the role specifies 8+ years of AMS verification experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning and executing verification for AMS blocks and systems, running mixed-signal simulations, and delivering verification sign-off.

• Develop and execute verification plans for AMS blocks and systems; identify critical features and failure modes.
• Design and maintain verification environments using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Implement testbenches, test cases, and assertion-based verification for mixed-signal designs.
• Perform mixed-signal simulations (SPICE/Fast-SPICE) and analyze results to debug issues.
• Automate regression testing and verification flows to ensure continuous coverage.
• Produce verification reports: coverage metrics, tracked issues, and sign-off documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on design-for-verifiability.
• Keep verification tools and methodologies current and recommend improvements.

Requirements

Core technical and professional requirements.

• Strong understanding of analog circuit fundamentals (op-amps, ADCs, DACs, PLLs).
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM for mixed-signal verification.
• Hands-on experience with mixed-signal simulation tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Xcelium, QuestaSim).
• Experience with scripting for automation and data analysis (Python, Perl, Tcl).
• Familiarity with assertion-based verification (ABV) techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills for collaborative engineering.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of functional safety standards and methodologies (e.g., ISO 26262).

Education Requirements

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.