Sr. Verification Engineer - Mixed-Signal ICs at Semtech

San Diego, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductors, Analog and Mixed-SignalIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of industry experience in integrated circuit design verification (DV)
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Strong analytical, synthesis and problem solving skills
In-depth knowledge and experience in digital IC verification for mixed-signal ICs with MCU based hardware systems (ARM, RISC-V, PIC, STM32) with memories, custom digital micro-architecture, interfaces, dedicated hardware peripherals, embedded signal processing, external IPs, and analog peripherals
Proficiency in SystemVerilog as High-level Verification Language and UVM implementation, Verilog/VHDL, scripting languages (Python, Perl), debugging capabilities, and industry leading EDA verification tools (Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens)
Demonstration of technical leadership
Experience with standard hardware protocols (I2C, I3C, SPI, MIPI)
Independent, self-motivated, rigorous, innovative

Responsibilities

Define, develop and optimize comprehensive verification plans and test strategies for digital/mixed-signal IP blocks, subsystems, and full integrated circuits (30%)
Work closely with design teams to understand micro-architecture and functional specifications
Create and maintain detailed test plans, coverage models, and verification environments
Drive coverage closure including functional, code, and assertion-based coverage
Generate technical documentation and drive verification reviews (30%)
Design and implement complex testbenches using SystemVerilog and UVM methodology
Perform block and chip-level register-transfer level (RTL), gate-level and analog/mixed-signal (AMS) verification
Develop directed test cases, constrained-random verification environments and reusable verification components
Debug complex simulation failures and identify root causes in design or verification environments
Improve verification scalability and portability from project to project by environment enhancement and tools automation
Generate and manage continuous integration, regression testing, scoreboards, monitors, and checkers (30%)
Interface with system, digital hardware, embedded firmware, analog and cross functional teams (10%)
Supervise and mentor junior verification engineers (15%)
Drive adoption of advanced verification methodologies, best practices and tool evaluation (5%)
Support silicon lab evaluation, performance characterization and debug (5%)
Technical support to test, product and application engineers (5%)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Mixed-Signal VerificationIC VerificationVerification PlansTest StrategiesCoverage ModelsVerification EnvironmentsFunctional CoverageCode CoverageAssertion-Based CoveragePre-Silicon ValidationSilicon Validation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement or location for this role?

The position is based in San Diego, CA with a hybrid work model.

What are the key responsibilities of the Sr. Verification Engineer?

Key responsibilities include developing verification plans and test strategies (30%), designing testbenches using SystemVerilog and UVM (30%), interfacing with cross-functional teams (10%), supervising junior engineers (15%), and driving advanced methodologies (5%).

What technical skills are required for this position?

The role requires expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM methodology for testbenches, RTL and gate-level verification, analog/mixed-signal (AMS) verification, coverage models, and constrained-random verification environments.

Does this role involve leadership or mentoring?

Yes, the position includes technical leadership, mentoring, and supervision of junior verification engineers.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have experience developing verification environments for mixed-signal ICs, proficiency in SystemVerilog/UVM, collaboration with cross-functional teams including analog and digital design, and ability to mentor juniors.

Semtech

High-performance semiconductors and IoT solutions

About Semtech

Semtech Corporation focuses on high-performance semiconductors, IoT systems, and cloud connectivity services. Its products include the XR60 5G Router Solution for reliable networking and LoRa technology for efficient IoT applications that support decarbonization. The BlueRiver platform enables the transmission of high-quality video over Ethernet, catering to the audiovisual industry. Semtech aims to provide advanced solutions that enhance connectivity and sustainability across various sectors.

Camarillo, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1960Year Founded

$557MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Hardware, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Cisco and Huawei in the IoT market.

Semiconductor industry talent shortage may impact Semtech's innovation capabilities.

Rising raw material costs could squeeze Semtech's profit margins.

Differentiation

Semtech's LoRa technology aids global decarbonization through efficient IoT applications.

The BlueRiver platform enables zero-latency Ultra HD 4K HDR video over Ethernet.

Semtech's XR60 5G Router Solution offers robust 5G and Wi-Fi 6 performance.

Upsides

Growing demand for IoT solutions in elder care boosts Semtech's healthcare market potential.

Financial institutions' investments indicate strong market confidence in Semtech's growth.

Partnership with Nvidia enhances Semtech's position in high-performance computing.

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