Analog/Mixed-Signal Verification Engineer

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Position Title: Analog/Mixed-Signal Verification Engineer
Location: Bay Area, CA
Type: Full-Time

Job Overview:

• We are seeking a skilled Mixed-Signal Verification Engineer to join our team in the Bay Area. This role focuses on developing, executing, and refining verification strategies for complex mixed-signal ICs used in advanced semiconductor micro-LED products.

• The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in analog/mixed-signal verification, modeling, and collaboration across cross-functional design teams. We are looking for somebody who can poke holes in designs.

Responsibilities:

• Review, simulate, and validate analog designs (non-design role) "Poke holes" in designs

• Work on SPICE simulations, RC extraction, SRAM/Cell architecture understanding

• Develop and implement mixed-signal verification strategies and coverage plans based on IC design specifications.

• Design and build verification testbenches using SystemVerilog and industry-standard methodologies.

• Write and execute test cases to validate the functionality, performance, and reliability of mixed-signal circuits.

• Develop analog behavioral models and ensure simulation accuracy through equivalence checks.

• Work on SPICE simulations, RC extraction, SRAM/Cell architecture understanding

• Work closely with design, layout, and digital verification teams to identify and resolve issues.

• Sign off mixed-signal blocks and support tapeout readiness.

• Develop automation scripts to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure model performance remains optimal.

• Stay current with emerging trends in verification methodologies and modeling techniques.
  Basic qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and equivalent.

• 15~20 years of relevant experience.

• Experience with sub-40nm processes and memory architecture preferred

• Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal design and verification principles.

• Proficiency in SystemVerilog, Verilog, and scripting languages such as Python or Perl.

• Experience with simulation tools, coverage collection, waveform analysis, and automation frameworks.

• Familiarity with analog IPs (e.g., ADC, DAC, LDO, charge pump) and SPICE-level simulation.

• Excellent debugging, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills.

• Preferred additional skills, personal traits and experience

• Team player

• Proactiveness in collaborating and execution.

• Flexibility to switch technical context

• Willingness to learn new methods/tools/processes

• Ability to prioritize and multitask

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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