AMS Verification

NXP Semiconductors; Caen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a talented AMS Verification Engineer to join our Caen, France team. You will verify complex Analog/Mixed-Signal ICs, creating verification environments and regression tests to ensure design correctness and reliability.

You will work with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, and mixed-signal simulators, collaborating closely with design engineers to deliver robust verification of AMS blocks.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute verification plans for AMS blocks and systems.

Skills

AMS verification

SystemVerilog/UVM

Analog fundamentals

Scripting for automation

Debugging

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

Xcelium

QuestaSim

Python

Perl

Tcl

ABV tooling

Job description

AMS Verification# Job Listings## AMS VerificationApply: Caen: Sophia-Antipolis (Valbonne): Full time: Posted Today: R-10067281**Job Summary:** NXP Semiconductors Netherlands B.V. is seeking a talented and highly motivated AMS Verification Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the verification of complex Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) integrated circuits, ensuring their functionality, performance, and reliability meet stringent product specifications. **Job Responsibilities:** - Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) blocks and systems, including identifying critical design features and potential failure modes. - Create and maintain advanced verification environments using SystemVerilog, UVM, and other industry-standard methodologies. - Develop and implement efficient testbenches, test cases, and assertion-based verification (ABV) for AMS designs. - Perform mixed-signal simulations (e.g., AMS, Spice, Fast Spice) and analyze results to identify and debug design issues. - Collaborate closely with design engineers to understand architectural specifications and provide feedback on design for verifiability. - Develop and automate regression testing procedures to ensure continuous verification coverage. - Generate detailed verification reports, including coverage metrics, bug tracking, and sign-off documentation. - Participate in design reviews, contributing expertise in verification strategies and methodologies. - Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AMS verification tools and techniques. **Job Qualifications:** - Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. - 8+ years of experience in AMS verification for complex ICs. - Strong understanding of analog circuit design fundamentals (e.g., 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 languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Tcl) for test automation and data analysis. - Familiarity with assertion-based verification (ABV) techniques. - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. - Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus. - Knowledge of industry standards and methodologies for functional safety (e.g., ISO 26262) is a plus.More information about NXP in France...#LI-7795