Position Title: Director, AMS Verification
Location: Bengaluru
Position Overview:
This role demands a strong technical leader with deep expertise in mixed-signal verification methodologies, analog-digital interaction verification, and a proven track record in semiconductor IP and SoC verification. The successful candidate will build high-performing teams, guide team members on strategies for IP and SoC-level mixed-signal verification, and ensure the delivery of innovative, high-quality solutions to clients in a dynamic and collaborative environment
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technical Expertise:
- Lead a technical team of AMS DV engineers on a client project, wither at Mirafra ODC or at customer location.
- Drive the establishment and deployment of cutting-edge verification teams, including:
- SPICE-level validation for critical analog components.
- Behavioral modeling (Verilog-AMS, RNM) for faster simulations and system-level validation.
- Co-simulation methodologies for analog-digital interactions in IPs (e.g., PLLs, ADC/DACs) and SoCs.
- Provide technical mentorship to the verification team, ensuring proficiency in PVT corner analysis, gate-level simulations, and mixed-signal co-simulation tools.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and tools like Cadence Virtuoso AMS Designer, Synopsys CustomSim, and SystemVerilog UVM to continuously evolve the team's technical expertise.
- Drive tool and methodology standardization for efficient verification across transistor-level (SPICE), behavioral (Verilog-AMS), and system-level (RNM) abstractions.
2. Leadership and Strategy:
- Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Mixed-Signal Verification vertical, aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
- Lead and inspire a team of analog, digital, and mixed-signal verification engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
- Identify and capitalize on emerging mixed-signal verification trends (e.g., real-number modeling, advanced AMS methodologies).
- Establish partnerships with industry-leading clients and maintain domain leadership in mixed-signal verification services.
3. Business Growth:
- Manage recruitment, retention, and professional growth of top mixed-signal verification talent.
- Ensure the team is adequately resourced and equipped to meet evolving project demands.
- Achieve consistent revenue growth in the mixed-signal verification vertical along with ensuring healthy margins
4. Client Engagement:
- Act as the primary engineering point of contact for clients seeking IP verification, SoC integration, or system-level mixed-signal solutions.
- Work with sales managers to understand client needs, provide technical solutions, and ensure the delivery of value-driven outcomes.
- Maintain and strengthen long-term client relationships to foster trust and expand business opportunities.
5. Project Management:
- Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of mixed-signal verification projects, ensuring adherence to time, quality, and budget constraints.
- Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams, including analog design, digital verification, and physical design, to ensure seamless execution of projects.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Experience:
- 15+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with at least 7+ years in mixed-signal verification.
- Proven track record of managing and delivering IP and SoC-level mixed-signal verification projects.
- Expertise in tools such as SPICE simulators (e.g., Cadence Spectre, Synopsys HSPICE), AMS co-simulation platforms, and digital-first verification tools (e.g., Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium).
- Deep knowledge of analog-digital interaction testing, PVT corner validation, and real-number modeling (RNM).
- Leadership: Strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on mixed-signal methodologies.
- Client Engagement: Experience in building and managing client relationships and delivering tailored technical solutions.
