Sr Staff Engineer & Technical Lead: AMS Verification

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**Location:** Bangalore / Hyderabad **Role:** Sr. Staff Engineer / Technical Lead AMS Verification **Experience:** 10 – 18 Years **Employment Type:** Full-Time About Cyient Semiconductor Cyient Semiconductor is accelerating innovation across Automotive, Industrial, Communication, Data Center, Consumer Electronics, and AI-driven semiconductor solutions. We are looking for highly skilled AMS Verification professionals who can lead verification activities for complex Mixed-Signal and Analog SoCs while collaborating with global design teams. This is an excellent opportunity to work on next-generation semiconductor products involving Analog, Mixed-Signal, High-Speed Interfaces, PMICs, SerDes, PLLs, Data Converters, Sensor Interfaces, and Automotive-grade ICs. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced **Sr. Staff Engineer / Technical Lead – AMS Verification** to drive verification strategy, planning, execution, and signoff of complex Analog Mixed-Signal IPs and SoCs. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in **AMS verification methodologies, SystemVerilog/UVM, Verilog-AMS, Real Number Modeling (RNM), Mixed-Signal simulation, and Analog Behavioral Modeling** with hands-on experience in verifying high-performance analog and mixed-signal designs. The candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and work closely with Analog Design, Digital Design, Architecture, and Validation teams to ensure first-pass silicon success. Key Responsibilities AMS Verification Leadership - Lead AMS verification activities for complex Analog Mixed-Signal IPs and SoCs. - Define verification methodology, architecture, and signoff strategy. - Drive verification planning, coverage closure, and regression execution. - Develop AMS verification environments from scratch. - Guide teams on best verification practices and methodology enhancements. Verification Development - Develop reusable verification environments using: - SystemVerilog - UVM - Verilog-AMS - RNM (Real Number Modeling) - SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) - Create: - Test Plans - Testbenches - Verification Components - Functional Models - Coverage Models Mixed-Signal Verification - Verify complex AMS blocks such as: - ADCs - DACs - PLLs - DLLs - LDOs - PMICs - Sensor Interfaces - High-Speed Serial Interfaces - Data Converters - Validate interaction between Analog and Digital subsystems. Behavioral Modeling - Develop and maintain: - Analog Behavioral Models - Verilog-A Models - Verilog-AMS Models - RNM Models - Improve simulation performance through abstraction techniques. Coverage & Signoff - Drive: - Functional Coverage - Code Coverage - Assertion Coverage - Track bug closure and verification metrics. - Ensure verification completeness before tapeout. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with: - Analog Design Teams - Digital Design Teams - Physical Design Teams - Validation Teams - Product Engineers - Participate in architecture reviews and design reviews. Technical Leadership - Mentor and guide AMS verification engineers. - Conduct code reviews and methodology reviews. - Influence AMS verification roadmap across projects. Required Technical Skills AMS Verification - Strong expertise in: - AMS Verification - Mixed-Signal Verification - SoC Verification - IP Verification Verification Languages - SystemVerilog - UVM - Verilog - Verilog-AMS - Verilog-A Modeling Expertise - Real Number Modeling (RNM) - Behavioral Modeling - Analog Abstraction Modeling - System-Level Modeling Simulation Tools Strong hands-on experience with one or more: Cadence - Xcelium AMS - Virtuoso - Spectre - AMS Designer Synopsys - VCS AMS - CustomSim - PrimeSim Siemens/Mentor - Questa ADMS - QuestaSim Desired AMS Domain Expertise Experience in verification of one or more: Power Management - PMIC - LDO - Buck Converter - Boost Converter - Battery Management Systems (BMS) Data Converters - ADC - DAC Clocking Circuits - PLL - DLL - Clock Generators Automotive ICs - Functional Safety Designs - Automotive Analog Subsystems - AEC-Q100 Applications Communication Interfaces - PCIe - USB - Ethernet - MIPI - SerDes Sensor Interfaces - Imaging - Automotive Sensors - Industrial Sensors Preferred Qualifications - Strong understanding of Analog and Digital design fundamentals. - Experience with Functional Coverage and Assertion-Based Verification. - Knowledge of Formal Verification concepts is a plus. - Experience with scripting: - Python - Perl - TCL - Shell - Experience in complete ASIC/SoC development lifecycle. - Exposure to Silicon Validation and Post-Silicon Debug is desirable. - Experience working with geographically distributed teams. Educational Qualification - B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in: - Electronics & Communication Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Microelectronics - VLSI Design - Semiconductor Technology Preferred Candidate Profile - Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. - Ability to lead technical discussions with architects and design teams. - Passion for building scalable AMS verification methodologies. - Proven track record of delivering first-pass silicon success. Why Join Cyient Semiconductor? Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AMS and SoC products Technical leadership role with high visibility Exposure to global semiconductor customers Collaborative and innovation-driven engineering culture Fast-growing semiconductor business with long-term career growth **Interested candidates can share their updated resume with:** **Rajanikant.Sharma@cyientsemi.com** **Subject Line:** *Application – Sr. Staff Engineer / Technical Lead – AMS Verification*