Staff/Senior Staff Engineer - AMS Verification

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.

Job Description

The position involves design verification of next generation IP’s /SoC’s with emphasis on verifying and signing off performance and power along with functionality by developing the needed RNM models . This role will require the candidate to understand and work on all aspects of VLSI Verification cycle like Testbench architecture, Verification Planning, Testbench and Test development, Verification closure with best-in-class methodologies including simulation, GLS . Candidate will require close interactions with Design, SoC , Validation, Synthesis & PD teams for design convergence. Candidate must be able to take ownership of IP/Block/SS verification.

Responsibilities:

• To work in AMS Verification domain with relevant experience in mixed signal SOCs or subsystems/IPs.
• Leading a project for AMS requirements is a value add.
• Proficiency in AMS simulation environment using Cadence/Synopsys/Mentor tools
• Knowledge of digital design techniques, Verilog HDL, and standard RTL coding styles, as well as analog circuit basics, with previous analog design experience a plus.
• Candidate should be familiar with the concepts of behavioral modeling - both digital (Verilog-D) and analog (Verilog-A or Verilog-AMS)
• Experience in SV and UVM testbench development/modifications from mixed signal perspective is a plus
• Functional knowledge of analog and mixed signal building blocks, such as comparators, op-amps, switched cap circuits, various types of ADCs and DACs, current mirrors, charge pumps, and regulators is expected
• Experience working on AMS Verification on multiple SOC’s or sub-systems
• Working knowledge of Perl / Skill/ Python/Tcl or other scripting relevant language is a plus
• Candidate should have ability to lead a project team, and work collaboratively in a multi-site development environment
• Delivery oriented, Passionate to learn and explore, Transparent in communication, Flexibility related to project situations
• Candidates should have a good knowledge of analog and mixed signal electronics, test-plan development, tools and flows.
• Develop and execute top-level test cases, self-checking test benches and regressions suites
• Developing and validating high-performance behavior models
• Verifying of block-level and chip-level functionality and performance
• Team player with good communication skills and previous experience in delivering solutions for a multi-national client
• Tool suites : Predominantly analog (Cadence - Virtuoso). SPICE simulator experience
• Fluent with Cadence-based flow- Create schematics, Simulator/Netlist options etc.
• Ability to extract simulation results, capture in a document and present to the team for peer review
• Supporting silicon evaluation and comparing measurement results with simulations
• UVM and assertion knowledge would be an advantage

Experience Level: 10-15 years in Industry

Education Requirements: Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Verilog, System Verilog, Verilog AMS.
• Strong understanding of analog circuits, digital design processes, and top-level integration.
• Basic knowledge of PMIC and DC-DC converters.
• Excellent simulation debugging skills, with the ability to analyze waveforms and identify issues in schematics, models, or RTL.
• Proficient in Unix environment and shell scripting, with a basic understanding of Python.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mentoring skills
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Good written and oral communication skills

Benefits & Perks : Not only will you be joining a highly skilled and tight-knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the product; we also strive for good work/life balance and to make our environment welcoming and fun.

• Equity Rewards (RSUs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Insurance plans with Outpatient cover
• National Pension Scheme (NPS)
• Flexible work policy
• Childcare support