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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, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Verification Engineer to lead and drive functional verification for complex ASIC/SoC designs. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong architecture-level thinking, strong understanding of Ethernet specifications, and the ability to mentor teams while ensuring delivery of high-quality silicon. The ideal candidate will own verification strategy end-to-end and work closely with design, architecture, and post-silicon teams. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring standards compliance, performance, interoperability and robustness of ethernet products.
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership- Define and own verification strategy and methodology (UVM/SystemVerilog) at IP, subsystem, and SoC levels
- Thoroughly understand and interpret Ethernet and related protocol specifications (IEEE standards, architecture specs, and micro-architecture documents) and translate them into comprehensive verification plans, assertions, and test scenarios
- Architect scalable verification environments, reusable VIPs, and checkers
- Drive coverage-driven verification, including functional, code, and assertion coverage
- Lead verification planning, testbench architecture, and test plan sign-off
- Identify, Review and guide complex test scenarios and corner cases
- Ensure first-pass silicon success through rigorous functional and protocol compliance verification
- Drive bug triage, root-cause analysis, and closure across IP, Subsystem and SoC levels
- Define and track verification metrics, quality KPIs, and sign-off criteria
- Validate performance, stress, and corner scenarios such as congestion, backpressure, and error injection
- Support emulation, FPGA prototyping, and post-silicon validation for Ethernet bring-up and debug
- Work closely with architecture, RTL, DFT, physical design, firmware, and software teams
- Provide early verification input during architecture and micro-architecture definition, especially around standards compliance and performance assumptions
- Collaborate with software teams on driver, firmware, and traffic validation
- Mentor and technically guide verification engineers across experience levels
- Establish and enforce verification best practices and coding standards
- Drive continuous improvements in verification flows, reuse, and productivity
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field from reputed college
- 10+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC design verification
- Strong hands-on expertise in SystemVerilog, UVM, and SVA
- Strong understanding of Ethernet architecture and protocols (MAC, PCS, PHY interfaces)
For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days
Skills Required
- Masters' or bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical engineering
- 15+ years of experience in digital IC development
- Expert in Digital design and verification
- ASIC design experience
- Proficient in Verilog/System Verilog
- Hands on experience with linting and CDC tools
- Experience in timing constraints development
- Knowledge of Communications protocols, especially IEEE 802.3
- Experience with UVM/OVM methodologies
Analog Devices Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Analog Devices and has not been reviewed or approved by Analog Devices.
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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.
