Staff Design Verification Engineer

Renesas Electronics Corporation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation seeks an experienced Staff Verification Engineer to lead mixed-signal verification for automotive PMIC designs. You will architect verification environments, integrate RNM/AMS models, and drive comprehensive test plans across analog and digital domains.

You will collaborate with design, validation, and CAD teams to ensure sign-off on complex power management ICs, using RTL/GLS methods and ISO 26262 compliance.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect mixed-signal verification environments with RNM/AMS integration.
• Develop verification plans and strategies for automotive PMIC products and ISO 26262 compliance.
• Lead debugging for analog blocks like switching regulators and LDOs in mixed-signal interfaces.
• Set up GLS flows and correlate with RTL simulations to resolve discrepancies.
• Perform RTL and GLS simulations, analyze timing, power, and functional correctness across PVT corners.
• Collaborate with Design, Applications, ATE, and Silicon Validation for handoffs.
• Troubleshoot complex design issues across analog and digital domains using simulation and measurements.
• Drive tool/methodology improvements and explore AI-based verification solutions.
• Create and maintain verification documentation, test plans, and coverage metrics.

Skills

Mixed-signal verification

RTL & behavioral simulation

Verilog/SystemVerilog

UVM & coverage-driven verification

Problem-solving & debugging

Leadership & mentoring

Automotive PMIC design & verification

Analytical mindset

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Spectre

Xcelium

SPICE

Verilog

SystemVerilog

RNM/AMS models

Job description

Renesas is seeking an experienced Staff Verification Engineer. As mixed-mixed signal verification engineer you will be responsible for the verification and modeling of mixed-signal automotive power management devices, including PMICs, switching regulators, and related analog IP. You will work closely with design, systems, validation, and CAD teams to drive successful development, integration, and sign-off of complex mixed-signal power chips.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect mixed-signal verification environments, including Real Number Model (RNM) and AMS (Analog Mixed Signal) model integration for PMIC designs
• Develop and implement comprehensive verification plans and strategies for automotive PMIC products, ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards (ISO 26262, AEC-Q200)
• Lead debugging activities for complex analog blocks including switched-mode regulators, Linear Dropout (LDO) regulators, and mixed-signal interfaces
• Set up and optimize Gate-Level Simulation (GLS) flows, correlating with RTL simulation results to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Conduct in-depth RTL and Gate-Level simulations, analyzing timing, power, and functional correctness across process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) corners
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams: Design, Application Engineering, ATE (Automatic Test Equipment), and Silicon Validation to ensure seamless verification handoffs
• Troubleshoot and debug complex design issues involving interactions between analog and digital domains using simulation and measurement techniques
• Drive continuous improvement of verification tools, methodologies, and infrastructure, evaluating emerging verification technologies and AI-based solutions
• Create and maintain comprehensive verification documentation, test plans, and coverage metrics

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in mixed-signal or analog circuit verification
• Deep understanding of all aspects of mixed-signal verification environment architecture and implementation
• Hands-on experience with Real Number Model (RNM) and AMS (Analog Mixed Signal) model integration
• Proficiency in RTL and behavioral simulation tools (e.g., Spectre, Xcelium)
• Strong understanding of Gate-Level Simulation (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

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world-leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

• Competitive benefits package alongside their salary.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

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