About the role
We are looking for a Principal AMS Verification Engineer with strong expertise in SerDes IP verification and mixed-signal verification methodologies with 10+ years of experience. The candidate will own end-to-end verification strategy for high-speed SerDes IPs, work closely with analog and digital design teams, and provide technical leadership across projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and drive AMS verification strategy for high-speed SerDes IPs from concept to signoff
- Architect and develop UVM/UVM-AMS based verification environments
- Verify complex mixed-signal SerDes subsystems across IP, subsystem, and SoC levels
- Develop, integrate, and validate RNM / Verilog-AMS / behavioral models
- Lead verification of:
- link training, initialization and adaptation
- Multi-lane and multi-protocol SerDes operation
- BIST, PRBS, loopback, error injection, and robustness scenarios
- Analyze and debug complex mixed-signal issues involving timing, jitter, noise, and protocol behavior
- Drive functional, assertion-based, and coverage-driven verification
- Execute corner, PVT, stress, and performance verification
- Collaborate closely with analog design, digital RTL, architecture, and validation teams
- Mentor and technically guide junior verification engineers
- Contribute to silicon bring-up, post-silicon debug, and correlation activities (where applicable)
Required Technical Skills
AMS & Verification Methodology
- Strong hands-on experience with SystemVerilog, UVM, and UVM-AMS
- Expertise in Verilog-AMS / AMS RNM / wreal modeling
- Experience with mixed-signal simulators such as: Cadence Xcelium AMS, Synopsys VCS AMS, Siemens Questa ADMS
- Strong debugging skills in mixed-signal simulation environments
SerDes Expertise
- Deep understanding of high-speed SerDes architectures including:, TX/RX data paths, PLLs and CDRs, Equalization (CTLE, DFE, FFE), Clocking, jitter tolerance, and signal integrity concepts
- Experience verifying SerDes protocols such as:
- USB (Must), DisplayPort(Must)
- PCIe, Ethernet, HDMI, MIPI, SATA (any combination)
- Experience with multi-lane, multi-rate, and multi-protocol SerDes IPs
Modeling & Analysis
- Ability to correlate:
- MATLAB / Python system models(Good to have),
- Behavioral / RNM models,
- Transistor-level simulations
- Experience balancing accuracy vs simulation performance in AMS environments
Automation & Scripting
- Proficiency in Python / Perl / Tcl
- Automation of:
- regression flows,
- result analysis and reporting,
- coverage and verification metrics
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or related field
- Master’s degree preferred for Principal-level roles
Aplyr's read
NXP Semiconductors drives innovation in the automotive and IoT sectors, attracting engineers and tech experts dedicated to cutting-edge semiconductor solutions.
What's promising
- •Strong focus on automotive and IoT markets, driving growth.
- •Global presence offers diverse career opportunities for engineers.
- •Investment in R&D supports innovation and technological advancement.
What to watch
- •Highly competitive semiconductor industry may pressure margins.
- •Dependence on automotive sector exposes company to market fluctuations.
- •Complex global supply chains can lead to operational challenges.
Why NXP Semiconductors
- •Leading provider of secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications.
- •Pioneers in automotive radar and advanced driver-assistance systems.
- •Robust portfolio in secure identification solutions sets it apart.
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About NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor company that provides high-performance mixed signal and standard product solutions. The company focuses on automotive, security, and IoT applications.
