Principal Engineer, Design Verification Engineering at Analog Devices, Inc.

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Ireland
Type: Full-time
Level: Principal

Description

Analog Devices is seeking a Principal Engineer, Design Verification Engineering to lead the verification of mixed-signal power converter controllers. This role involves providing technical leadership, developing and reviewing SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches, collaborating with various design teams, and ensuring verification completeness for tape-out readiness. The engineer will also focus on building scalable regression infrastructure, leading AMS verification, and mentoring junior engineers.

Required Skills

SystemVerilog/UVM
constrained-random verification
self-checking testbenches
debug/triage of complex failures
verification sign-off practices
coverage closure
assertions/SVA
LINT
CDC/RDC
formal/semi-formal techniques
regression infrastructure
continuous integration practices
behavioral models
mixed-signal co-simulation
AI tools
integrated power management

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 12+ years of relevant experience in IC design verification
ownership of verification plans and sign-off readiness
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with industry-standard digital verification simulators and flows (e.g., Xcelium/VCS/Questa) and strong familiarity with waveform/debug tooling.
Experience with verification quality and sign-off tools such as LINT, CDC/RDC, and/or formal verification; able to define and enforce sign-off criteria.
Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Tcl, shell, Make) to build/maintain regressions, dashboards, and CI pipelines.
Behavioral modeling and AMS verification techniques (e.g., real-number models, Verilog-AMS) and mixed-signal co-simulation experience.
Comfortable using AI tools to support and accelerate verification tasks
Domain knowledge of integrated power management (e.g., buck/boost converters, control loops, fault protection) and ability to translate system behavior into robust verification scenarios.