Senior AMS Verification Engineer – Analog/Mixed-Signal Expert

NXP Semiconductors; Valbonne; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors Netherlands B.V. in France seeks an experienced AMS Verification Engineer to verify complex Analog/Mixed-Signal ICs, ensuring performance and reliability against specifications.

You will develop verification plans, create testbenches with SystemVerilog/UVM, run mixed-signal simulations, and collaborate with design teams to improve verifiability; 8+ years experience required, Master’s or PhD degree, and knowledge of ISO 26262 is a plus.

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 ISO 26262 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute 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.

Skills

SystemVerilog

UVM

AMS verification

Python

Perl

Tcl

ABV

Git

Verilog

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Cadence Spectre

Xcelium

QuestaSim

Job description

NXP Semiconductors Netherlands B.V. in France seeks an experienced AMS Verification Engineer to verify complex Analog/Mixed-Signal ICs, ensuring performance and reliability against specifications.

You will develop verification plans, create testbenches with SystemVerilog/UVM, run mixed-signal simulations, and collaborate with design teams to improve verifiability; 8+ years experience required, Master’s or PhD degree, and knowledge of ISO 26262 is a plus.