Principal Mixed Signal Design Verification, Team Lead

Allegro MicroSystems, LLC; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegro MicroSystems is seeking a Principal Mixed-Signal Design Verification (MSDV) Engineer & Team Lead to drive the verification of next-gen Power ICs, including motor drivers and PMICs. You will lead a verification team from planning to tape-out sign-off.

The role requires 8+ years in MSDV, expertise in SystemVerilog/UVM/SVA, and strong background in power topologies. You will collaborate with design and systems teams, build scalable testbenches, and advance automation in a global

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on MSDV experience.
• Strong background in power topologies (Motor Drivers, PMICs, Gate Drivers).
• Proven track record in full-chip verification planning and tape-out sign-off.
• Expertise in SystemVerilog, SVA, and UVM.
• Scripting in Python, Bash, or Perl for automation.
• Familiarity with Cadence mixed-signal simulation environments.
• Coaching and developing junior-to-mid level engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor the MSDV team.
• Define and implement state-of-the-art MSDV methodologies, including AI-driven automation.
• Own all aspects of design verification for complex mixed-signal ICs from test planning to tape-out.
• Partner with Systems and Design Engineering teams on architecture and feasibility studies.
• Construct reusable SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches and class objects for global use.
• Translate system requirements into automated tests; ensure ISO 26262 or ASIL compliance where applicable.
• Train engineers to interpret analog schematics and generate behavioral models.
• Establish automated regression flows and track pre-silicon issues via GitLab.

Skills

MSDV experience

SystemVerilog

SVA

UVM

Python scripting

Cadence tools

Power IC verification

leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Cadence Mixed-Signal

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Principal Mixed-Signal Design Verification (MSDV) Engineer & Team Lead to join our team. In this critical leadership role, you will champion the verification of our next-generation Power ICs (including advanced Motor Drivers, PMICs, and Gate Drivers). You will lead a talented team of verification engineers, driving technical excellence from initial chip architecture down to final tape-out sign-off.

What You Will Do

• Lead, develop, and mentor the Mixed Signal Verification Team
• Define and implement state-of-the-art mixed-signal verification methodologies—including pioneering the exploration and integration of AI-driven automation tools—to streamline the global verification flow.
• Own all aspects of design verification (MSDV) for complex mixed-signal ICs, executing the complete cycle from initial test planning to the final, tape-out-ready Verification Report.
• Partner closely with Systems and Design Engineering teams to contribute to top-down chip architecture definitions and pre-design feasibility studies.
• Architect and construct robust, scalable, object-oriented SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches (including Scoreboards, Sequencers, Drivers, and Monitors) and class objects to be easily reusable by the wider global team.
• Requirements Traceability & Safety Compliance: Translate system requirements managed in Jama into automated verification tests Verify and document ISO 26262 Hardware Safety Requirements (ASIL compliance) Develop assertions (SVA) to enforce strict analog and digital boundaries.
• Train and guide engineers to interpret analog schematics, generate accurate behavioral models (amplifiers, comparators, gate drivers, oscillators, LDOs, ADCs/DACs), and generate top-level netlists for seamless simulation within Cadence Mixed-Signal environments.
• Establish automated regression flows and track pre-silicon design and verification issues utilizing GitLab as our primary engineering interface

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a highly related technical field.
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in Mixed‑Signal Design Verification (MSDV).
• Strong background in power‑related topologies (Motor Drivers, PMICs, Gate Drivers) is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of developing comprehensive full‑chip verification plans, managing execution schedules, tracking regression metrics, and driving functional and code coverage closure for tape‑out sign‑off.
• Expertise in SystemVerilog, SVA (Assertions), and UVM methodologies.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Perl) to drive automation and efficiency.
• Strong familiarity with Cadence mixed‑signal simulation environments.
• Deep understanding of analog and mixed‑signal blocks to guide the team in writing high‑fidelity behavioral models (PLLs, Charge Pumps, Bandgaps, etc.).
• A passion for coaching and developing junior‑to‑mid level engineers, helping them transition into independent, highly technical contributors.

Why Allegro?

Join Allegro and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter. We foster a culture of Real Innovation, empowering you to push boundaries, develop cutting‑edge solutions, and drive continuous improvement. Your work will create a Real Impact by solving complex real‑world challenges that fuel our success and shape the future of technology.

You’ll experience Real Connection, collaborating with talented colleagues around the globe in an environment built on trust, respect, and a shared purpose.

Join us—and help build what’s next. At Allegro, we are committed to providing a harassment‑free environment of mutual respect to fuel innovation through inclusive thought collaboration.

Allegro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, parental status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Allegro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Eligible applicants must reside in a state where Allegro currently has an office location: This includes New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Texas, and Michigan. Certain positions (such as field sales roles) may be exempt from this requirement.

Allegro MicroSystems (NASDAQ: ALGM) is a global leader in sensing and power semiconductor solutions, committed to driving e‑mobility, clean energy, automation, and robotics forward. Through Real Innovation, we’re developing intelligent technologies that move the world toward a safer, more sustainable, and autonomous future. Our acquisition of Crocus Technology further strengthens our leadership in magnetic sensing, bringing cutting‑edge TMR technology to our world‑class portfolio.

At Allegro, your work creates Real Impact. Our advanced magnetic position and current sensors, power management ICs, brushless motor drivers, and LED lighting drivers are at the heart of critical systems worldwide.

From extending the range of electric vehicles and enabling smarter factories to powering efficient data centers and enhancing autonomous driving, our solutions touch lives every day. If you’re driving a car, using cloud services, or receiving a package, you’re interacting with Allegro’s technology in action.

We believe in Real Connection. With a diverse team of over 4,400 employees across 17 countries and headquartered in Manchester, NH (USA), Allegro fosters a truly global and collaborative environment. Our engineering, manufacturing, and support teams worldwide are united by a shared mission, working together with trust, respect, and purpose.

We encourage you to think differently, take informed risks, and build what’s next. Our dedication to pioneering solutions is reflected in our extensive portfolio of over 1,400 worldwide patents.

Allegro is not just building technology; we’re building careers where your contributions matter, your growth is valued, and you can make a lasting difference. Our unwavering commitment to excellence is underscored by our IATF16949:2016 and ISO14001:2015 certifications and the quality awards we’ve received globally.

Join us and help shape the future – where your innovation, impact, and connection will drive what’s next!