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Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).
Principal Engineer, Design Verification
The Data Center and Energy team is seeking a highly experienced Principal Design Verification Engineer to provide strategic leadership and technical direction across our Power Controller BU portfolio at ADI's Durham, NC facility. As a technical leader, the candidate will lead a small team of verification engineers while driving DV strategy, methodology innovation, and execution excellence across multiple projects. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring the candidate to define and implement state-of-the-art verification methodologies, mentor team members, and ensure verification quality across the entire product portfolio.
Analog Devices offers a Flexible Work policy which includes remote work days and alternative schedule options.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement the DV strategy for the group, ensuring alignment with business objectives and product roadmaps
- Develop comprehensive DV plans for multiple projects as required
- Drive adoption of state-of-the-art DV methodologies including advanced UVM architectures, formal verification, portable stimulus (PSS), and AI/ML-assisted verification techniques
- Establish verification metrics, KPIs, and quality gates to measure verification progress and coverage closure
- Lead and mentor a small team of design verification engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support
- Conduct code reviews, testbench architecture reviews, and methodology assessments
- Collaborate on recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new verification talent
- Architect scalable, reusable verification infrastructure across multiple projects and product generations
- Drive evaluation and adoption of new EDA tools, verification IP, and emerging methodologies
- Lead development of advanced testbench components including UVM environments, formal verification approaches, and mixed-signal verification solutions
- Support all projects across the portfolio with DV planning, execution oversight, and technical problem-solving
- Partner with analog and digital design teams to ensure seamless integration and verification of mixed-signal designs
- Interface with product engineering, applications, and silicon validation teams
- Represent the verification team in project reviews, design reviews, and executive briefings
- Develop and document best practices, guidelines, and playbooks for the verification organization
- Stay current with industry trends and drive adoption of relevant innovations
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in SystemVerilog/UVM-based verification
- 3+ years of technical leadership experience, including mentoring engineers, leading verification efforts on complex projects, or managing small teams
- Demonstrated experience architecting verification environments for complex mixed-signal SoCs or power management ICs
- Proven track record of defining and implementing DV strategies across multiple concurrent projects
- Expert-level proficiency in EDA tools and automation (Python, TCL, Perl, Shell) for building verification infrastructure and flows
- Experience with formal verification methodologies and tools (JasperGold, VC Formal, or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of coverage-driven verification, including functional coverage modeling and closure strategies
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical content to diverse audiences, including executives
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with portable stimulus standard (PSS) and graph-based verification approaches
- Deep knowledge of analog/mixed-signal verification techniques including SV-RNM modeling
- Experience with verification of ARM/RISC-V based sub-systems or complex SoCs
- Expertise in power management IC verification, including multiphase DC-DC controllers, voltage regulators, and power sequencing
- Experience with voltage interface protocols such as PMBUS, AVS, SVID, SVI3, I2C, SPI
- Knowledge of emulation and FPGA prototyping methodologies for early software enablement
- RTL design experience providing strong design-for-verification perspective
- Experience building and scaling verification teams or capabilities
- Track record of driving process improvements that measurably improved verification quality or efficiency
- AI/ML tools for verification – keen interest and experience leveraging AI for coverage closure, test generation, debug, or productivity improvements
- Proficiency with multiple verification platforms (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor/Siemens)
- Experience with continuous integration/continuous verification (CI/CV) pipelines
- Familiarity with cloud-based verification and distributed simulation/regression management
- Version control expertise (Git, Perforce) and collaborative development workflows
- Verilog, C/C++, SystemC for modeling and verification
- Strong analytical and debug skills with ability to drive complex issues to resolution
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Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in SystemVerilog/UVM-based verification
- 3+ years of technical leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience architecting verification environments for mixed-signal SoCs or power management ICs
- Proven track record of defining and implementing DV strategies
- Expert-level proficiency in EDA tools and automation for building verification infrastructure
- Experience with formal verification methodologies and tools
- Strong understanding of coverage-driven verification
Analog Devices Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is described as a standout feature, with company contribution up to 8% of base salary and immediate vesting. This structure strengthens long-term value even when cash compensation perceptions vary.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision options along with disability and life insurance. Day-one eligibility and multiple plan choices add to perceived robustness.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off appears broad, with vacation ranging from roughly 17–25 days and increasing up to five weeks with tenure, alongside sick time and paid holidays. Parental leave and related time-off provisions further expand coverage.
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What We Do
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) operates at the center of the modern digital economy, converting real-world phenomena into actionable insight with its comprehensive suite of analog and mixed signal, power management, radio frequency (RF), and digital and sensor technologies. ADI serves 125,000 customers worldwide with more than 75,000 products in the industrial, communications, automotive, and consumer markets. ADI is headquartered in Wilmington, MA.
