Sr AMS Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer

Job Title: Sr AMS Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer
Location: San Jose CA (Onsite)
Full-time: Salary + Benefits + Bonuses / Contractor
Work Status: US Citizen or US Permanent Resident required.

Overview:
Encore Semi is looking for a highly motivated AMS Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer to join our expanding team of analog/mixed-signal IC experts. This role is ideal for experienced engineers with a strong foundation in Cadence-based verification flows , deep understanding of data converters, TIAs, and LDOs , and a passion for developing and validating high-performance analog systems. Candidates with experience in analog memory and broader analog signal processing circuits are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-silicon verification of AMS designs using Cadence tools (Spectre, AMS Designer, Xcelium, etc.), from block-level to full-chip simulations.
• Develop verification plans, behavioral models (Verilog-A/AMS), and testbenches to validate functionality, performance, and corner case behavior.
• Work closely with design, layout, and digital integration teams to ensure accurate modeling and seamless mixed-signal integration.
• Focus on verification of circuits such as ADCs, DACs, transimpedance amplifiers, voltage regulators (LDOs) , and related analog IPs.
• Analyze simulation results, debug discrepancies, and drive closure on functional and performance verification issues.
• Support design reviews with verification-driven insights and contribute to continuous improvement in verification methodologies.

Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with specialization in analog/mixed-signal design and verification.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in AMS IC development and verification; experience with Cadence AMS verification environments required.
• Solid understanding of analog circuit fundamentals and behavioral modeling techniques.
• Hands-on experience with data converters, TIAs, LDOs , and familiarity with analog memory or analog signal processing architectures.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, TCL, etc.) for automation and regression setup is a plus.
• Proven ability to work in collaborative teams across design, layout, and digital disciplines.

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is between $140,000 to $160,000, which also includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Full-Time Benefits:
• 15 days of PTO per calendar year
• 10 paid Holidays per calendar year
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Dental & Vision: Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
• Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance, FSA (Health and Dependent, Limited Purpose), HAS, and Gap Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• 401k - Traditional & Roth
• Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Encore Semi, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, ancestry, marital status, civil union status, medical condition, disability (mental and physical), military and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.