Analog Mixed-Signal (AMS) Verification Engineer
- Location, Work Mode, Experience Range
- Location: India (Multiple locations / Bangalore preferred)
- Work Mode: Hybrid / Onsite
- Experience Range: 13 years
- Role Overview
The role involves verification of analog and mixed-signal designs across key IP blocks. The candidate will work on modeling, simulation, and validation of AMS systems using industry-standard tools. The position requires strong fundamentals in analog design concepts and hands-on experience with mixed-signal verification methodologies.
- Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Analog Mixed-Signal (AMS) behavioral models
- Implement Real Number Modeling (RNM) for system-level simulations
- Perform verification of mixed-signal IPs such as ADCs, DACs, and PLLs
- Set up and execute simulations using Verilog-AMS and mixed-signal flows
- Work with Cadence tools including Virtuoso, ADE Assembler, and Xcelium
- Analyze simulation results and debug mixed-signal issues
- Conduct waveform analysis for functional and performance validation
- Define and track coverage metrics for AMS verification
- Collaborate with analog design teams to understand design intent
- Develop test plans and verification strategies for AMS blocks
- Support regression runs and improve simulation efficiency
- Document verification results and methodologies
- Required Qualifications
- M.Tech with 1+ year of relevant industry experience in Analog domain OR
- Bachelor's/Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in AMS Verification
- Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal design fundamentals
- Technical Skills
AMS Verification & Modeling
- Analog Mixed-Signal (AMS) Verification
- Real Number Modeling (RNM)
- Behavioral modeling of analog blocks
Languages & Methodologies
- Verilog-AMS
- SystemVerilog (basic understanding preferred)
Tools & EDA Environment
- Cadence Virtuoso
- Cadence ADE Assembler
- Cadence Xcelium
Domain Expertise
- ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converters) verification
- DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converters) verification
- PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) verification
- Mixed-signal IP validation
Debug & Analysis
- Waveform analysis and debugging
- Coverage-driven verification
- Simulation setup and regression handling