Lead Automotive PMIC Verification Architect

Renesas Electronics; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics seeks an experienced Sr Principal Verification Engineer to lead mixed-signal verification for Automotive PMIC products. You will architect verification environments, mentor engineers, and drive strategy across multiple platforms, integrating RNM/AMS models and ensuring ISO 26262 compliance.

The role requires deep analog/digital verification knowledge, proficiency with Spectre and Xcelium, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in mixed-signal or analog circuit verification.
• Deep understanding of mixed-signal verification environment architecture and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with RNM and AMS model integration.
• Proficiency in RTL and behavioral simulation tools (e.g., Spectre, Xcelium).
• Strong understanding of GLS flows and ability to set up and debug GLS simulations.
• Proven expertise debugging both analog blocks (switched-mode regulators, LDO, bandgap, reference circuits) and digital RTL.
• Experience with automotive PMIC or power management IC design and verification.
• Proficiency in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and/or SPICE-based languages.
• Solid understanding of verification methodologies: UVM, assertions, coverage-driven verification.
• Experience interfacing with multiple verification domains: functional, post-silicon, ATE test correlation.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills with strong analytical mindset.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect mixed-signal verification environments, including RNM and AMS model integration for PMIC designs.
• Develop and implement comprehensive verification plans and strategies for automotive PMIC products, ensuring ISO 26262 and AEC-Q200 compliance.
• Set up and optimize Gate-Level Simulation (GLS) flows, correlating with RTL simulation results to identify discrepancies.
• Lead debugging activities for complex analog blocks including switched-mode regulators, LDO regulators, and mixed-signal interfaces.
• Conduct in-depth RTL and Gate-Level simulations, analyzing timing, power, and functional correctness across PVT corners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Design, Application Engineering, ATE, Silicon Validation for verification handoffs.
• Mentor and lead junior verification engineers, defining best practices and methodologies.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex design issues involving analog and digital domain interactions.
• Drive continuous improvement of verification tools, methodologies, and infrastructure; evaluate emerging verification technologies and AI-based solutions.
• Create and maintain verification documentation, test plans, and coverage metrics.

Skills

Mixed-signal verification

Leadership/mentoring

Debugging complex analog/digital

RTL/GLS verification

Verilog/SystemVerilog

UVM/Assertions/Coverage

Automotive PMIC knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering

Tools

Spectre

Xcelium

Job description

Renesas Electronics seeks an experienced Sr Principal Verification Engineer to lead mixed-signal verification for Automotive PMIC products. You will architect verification environments, mentor engineers, and drive strategy across multiple platforms, integrating RNM/AMS models and ensuring ISO 26262 compliance.

The role requires deep analog/digital verification knowledge, proficiency with Spectre and Xcelium, and strong leadership.