Analog RF & Mixed-Signal Verification Engineer / Architect

Job Title

Analog RF & Mixed-Signal Verification Engineer / Architect

Role Summary

Define and execute design verification strategies to validate foundry processes, PDKs, tools, and methodologies using Analog, RF, and Mixed-Signal IP as validation vehicles. Plan and build integration test frameworks, run qualitative and quantitative analyses, and collaborate with AMS flow teams, PDK/IP teams and EDA vendors to enable deployment across advanced nodes (28nm–5nm).

Experience Level

Senior level — requires approximately 8+ years of experience in the Semiconductor or EDA domain.

Responsibilities

Lead verification architecture and test integration for analog/RF/mixed-signal flows; ensure compatibility and stability across PDKs, tools, and IP versions.

• Design and implement integration test frameworks for SoC and IP validation.
• Validate foundry processes, PDKs, technology files and tool integrations using AMS/RF IP as validation vehicles.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative impact analysis across IP, tool and methodology versions.
• Drive co-simulation efforts across analog, digital and RF domains.
• Collaborate with EDA vendors and internal teams to enable new features and flows.
• Support verification and deployment across advanced technology nodes (28nm to 5nm).
• Use automation and AI-driven approaches to improve test coverage, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; separate nice-to-have items follow.

• Must-have: Strong expertise in analog, RF and mixed-signal verification methodologies and EDA tools.
• Must-have: Familiarity with foundry PDKs, process components and technology/configuration files.
• Must-have: Experience with Spectre, HSPICE and Cadence AMS Designer.
• Must-have: Proficiency with RF/EM tools such as Keysight ADS, HFSS, EMX or Clarity.
• Must-have: Strong understanding of co-simulation (analog + digital + RF) and experience in functional, structural and integration-level verification.
• Must-have: Scripting skills (SKILL, TCL, Python or similar).
• Must-have: 8+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor or EDA domains.
• Must-have: Technical leadership, clear communication, problem-solving and ownership of deliverables.
• Nice-to-have: Fundamentals in analog and RF circuit blocks (amplifiers, PLLs, ADC/DACs, mixers, oscillators, filters, RF front-end).
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of reliability and aging analyses (BTI, HCI, EM) and post-layout/parasitic/PVT effects.
• Nice-to-have: Experience building top-level verification environments for IP/subsystems.

Education Requirements

B.Tech or M.Tech in Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, or a related engineering field as stated in the posting.

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.