Analog / Mixed-Signal Verification Engineer
Work Type : Full-Time | Onsite (Austin, Texas)
Experience Required : 5+ Years
Employment Type : Direct Hire (Core Team, Well-Funded Startup)
Sponsorship : Likely H1B / EAD eligible
About The Client
Our client is a Series-D semiconductor innovator, specializing in programmable coherent DSP solutions powering cloud and AI infrastructure. Their breakthrough DSP technology is foundational to high-speed data center interconnects — enabling faster, more efficient cloud and AI communications. Backed by $180MM investment from Kleiner Perkins, Spark Capital, Mayfield, and Fidelity, this firm is out of stealth and scaling rapidly to support the future of AI-driven connectivity.
Job Overview
The role focuses on mixed-signal verification for advanced DSP-based communication and AI interconnect chips. You'll develop behavioral models for analog blocks, run mixed-signal dynamic verification, and collaborate with world-class analog and digital design teams to validate next-gen coherent DSP solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform behavioral modeling (BM) of analog designs to enable digital verification.
- Conduct mixed-signal dynamic verification (without AMS) using chip-level digital design tools.
- Write, simulate, and debug Verilog / SystemVerilog code for verification.
- Use Cadence Virtuoso Schematics to interface with analog designs.
- Develop test plans, verification strategies, and scalable testbench automation.
- Collaborate with DSP, analog, and digital engineering teams to validate high-speed designs.
- Present verification results, maintain coverage metrics, and ensure first-pass success in silicon.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of mixed-signal verification experience.Strong background in Behavioral Modelling (BM) for analog-to-digital verification.Hands-on Verilog / SystemVerilog verification coding.Familiarity with Virtuoso Schematics.Basic understanding of analog design fundamentals.Preferred Qualifications
Experience with UVM (Universal Verification Methodology).Background working with both Synopsys and Cadence verification tools.Understanding of advanced verification infrastructure – simulators, waveform viewers, coverage, execution automation.Proven track record of building portable / scalable test environments.Strong communication skills; ability to write test plans, document results, present to multi-functional teams.Seniority level
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