Staff Mixed Signal Verification Engineer

Renesas; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas is seeking a Staff Mixed Signal Verification Engineer to advance verification of PMICs and power-management IP in Chandler, AZ. You will collaborate with design, systems, CAD, and customer teams to drive successful development and sign-off of complex mixed-signal devices.

You will lead analog/mixed-signal verification using AMS and DMS methods, develop SystemVerilog RNM and Verilog-AMS models, and drive verification plans toward tapeout sign-off while mentoring others on complex silicon

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in mixed-signal verification, AMS/DMS simulation, behavioral modeling or related semiconductor design activities.
• Strong experience with switching regulators, battery chargers, PMICs and mixed-signal verification sign-off methodologies.
• Proficiency with SystemVerilog, Verilog-AMS, UVM, Cadence Xcelium and simulation-driven debug.

Responsibilities

• Lead chip-level verification of analog and mixed-signal circuits using AMS and DMS methodologies.
• Develop verification strategies, drive coverage closure, and support tapeout milestones.
• Create, maintain, and validate behavioral models using SystemVerilog RNM and Verilog-AMS.
• Develop and execute verification plans with full traceability from design requirements through tapeout sign-off.
• Own debugging and root-cause analysis of mixed-signal verification issues across teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer-facing

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence Xcelium

Spectre

SystemVerilog

Verilog-AMS

UVM

Job description

Staff Mixed Signal Verification Engineer

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Regular (PERM)
• Remote Work Available: No

ob Description

• As aMixed-Signal Verification Engineer, you will be responsible for the verification and modeling of mixed-signal power management devices, including PMICs, battery chargers, switching regulators, and related analog IP. You will work closely with design, systems, verification, CAD, and customer teams to drive successful development, integration, and sign-off of complex mixed-signal power chips.
• Verification:Lead chip-level verification of analog and mixed-signal circuits using AMS and DMS methodologies, integrating analog behavioral models with digital RTL and UVM-based environments. Develop verification strategies, drive coverage closure, and support product tapeout milestones.
• Modeling:Create, maintain, and validate behavioral models using SystemVerilog RNM and Verilog-AMS, translating circuit and system requirements into high-performance models suitable for both AMS co-simulation and full-chip DMS verification. Ensure model accuracy through correlation against specifications and schematic references across operating conditions.
• Verification Plan Development:Develop and execute comprehensive verification and modeling plans with full traceability from design requirements through coverage closure and tapeout sign-off. Track verification readiness and proactively identify risks to product schedules.
• Debugging:Own debug and root-cause analysis of mixed-signal verification issues, including failing test cases, model inaccuracies, analog-digital interface problems, convergence issues, and simulation performance bottlenecks. Drive resolution across design, modeling, and verification teams.
• Technical Leadership & Collaboration:Partner with analog and digital designers, system architects, verification engineers, and CAD teams to improve modeling accuracy, simulation efficiency, and verification quality. Participate in architecture and design reviews, influencing design decisions to improve verification effectiveness and reduce project risk.
• Design Review & Optimization: Participate in design reviews to evaluate circuit topology and design partitioning from a verification and modeling perspective, recommending architectural choices that simplify behavioral modeling, improve simulation convergence, and reduce verification risk. Support silicon validation and root-cause analysis of complex system-level issues by correlating simulation predictions to bench measurements.
• Documentation:Document verification plans, model validation methodologies, coverage results, and sign-off metrics to ensure clear communication and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Customer Interaction:Interface directly with external customers to present verification status, review coverage results, address technical questions, and ensure verification deliverables meet product and customer requirements.
• Education:B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:8-12+ years of experience in mixed-signal verification, AMS/DMS simulation, behavioral modeling, power management IC development, or related semiconductor design activities. Strong experience with switching regulators, battery chargers, PMICs, SystemVerilog, Verilog-AMS, UVM, Cadence Xcelium, Spectre, and mixed-signal verification sign-off methodologies is highly desirable. Experience developing behavioral models and debugging complex analog-digital interactions is a plus.
• Communication:Strong communication, teamwork, and customer-facing skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams and present technical information to both internal and external stakeholders.

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.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read ourDiversity & Inclusion Statement .

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.