AMS Verification

NXP Semiconductors NV; Caen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in France seeks an AMS Verification Engineer to verify Analog/Mixed-Signal ICs, ensure performance and reliability per specs.

Role emphasizes verification plans, UVM environments, regression testing, and collaboration with design teams to improve verifiability.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• 8+ years in AMS verification for complex ICs.
• Proficient in SystemVerilog and UVM for mixed-signal verification.
• Hands-on with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, and modern simulators.
• Experience with Python, Perl, and TCL for automation.
• Familiarity with ABV techniques and regression testing.
• ISO 26262 knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop verification plans for AMS blocks and systems.
• Build verification environments using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Create testbenches and ABV for AMS designs.
• Run mixed-signal simulations and debug issues.
• Automate regression tests and track coverage.
• Produce verification reports and sign-off docs.
• Participate in design reviews and stay updated on tools.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

ABV

Python

Perl

Tcl

Git

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

Xcelium

QuestaSim

Job description

NXP Semiconductors 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.

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