Staff AMS Verification Engineer

Job Title

Staff AMS Verification Engineer

Role Summary

The Staff AMS Verification Engineer will join the hardware development team, responsible for ensuring the functional correctness and robustness of complex analog and mixed-signal ASIC designs. The role involves collaboration with architects, designers, DFT, and other verification engineers to deliver high-quality silicon solutions.

Experience Level

Senior; requires 10+ years of experience in analog and/or mixed-signal design verification.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for complex mixed-signal ASIC designs.
• Create and maintain testbenches using Schematic/SystemVerilog/UVM.
• Write and debug test cases to verify functionality, performance, and corner cases.
• Perform block-level and full-chip verification, including simulation, coverage analysis, and regression run/debug.
• Collaborate with design and DFT engineers to understand specifications and identify verification requirements.
• Analyze and resolve issues found during verification and post-silicon validation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving verification processes and infrastructure.
• Participate in reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of design and verification practices.
• Develop abstracted real number behavioral models of analog circuits using Verilog, System Verilog, Verilog AMS.
• Define and maintain appropriate hierarchy definitions to match verification plan requirements.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in analog and/or mixed-signal design verification.
• Strong proficiency in Virtuoso, SystemVerilog, UVM, and simulation tools (Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium).
• Solid understanding of analog and digital design fundamentals, schematic transistor design, RTL design, and ASIC development flows.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl) for automation.
• Familiarity with coverage-driven verification and reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with version control systems and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with other verification methodologies (e/eRM, hardware/software co-simulation).

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

About the Company

Company: Renesas

Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan

Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.