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Sr Staff Engineer

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, California, San Diego
Jan 13, 2026
Job Title - Sr Staff Engineer Location - San Diego, California, 92121 Duration - 12 months Job Description - General Summary: Join design verification team in verifying the high-speed mixed-signal IP designs (PCIe, USB, MIPI, CXL, C2C, D2D, DDR, PLL, DAC, ADC, Sensors, etc.) for exciting products targeted for 5G, AI/ML, compute, IOT, and automotive applications. The team is responsible for the complete design verification lifecycle, from system-level concept to tape out and post-silicon support. Responsibilities: Define pre-silicon and post-silicon test plans based on design specs and using applicable standards working closely with design team. Architect and develop the testbench using advanced verification methodology such as SystemVerilog/UVM, Analog/mixed signal simulation, Low power verification, Formal verification and Gate level simulation to ensure high design quality. Author assertions in SVA, develop testcases, coverage models, debug and ensure coverage closure. Work with digital design, analog circuit design, modeling, controller/subsystem, & SoC integration teams to complete the successful PHY level verification, integration into subsystem and SoC, and post-silicon validation. From scratch VIP development experience for Serdes controller + PHY is an additional plus Required Skills 2+ years ASIC design verification, or related work experience. Knowledge of a HVL methodology like System Verilog/UVM. Experience working with various ASIC simulation/formal tools such as VCS, Xcellium/NCsim, Modelsim/Questa, VCFormal, Jaspergold, 0In and others. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Low power design verification, Formal verification and Gate level simulation. Knowledge of standard protocols such as PCIe, USB, MIPI, LPDDR, etc., Experience in scripting languages (Python, or Perl). Experience with mixed-signal IP design verification, such as USB, PCIe, CXL, C2C, D2D, MIPI, UFS, DDR, PLL, Data Convertors (DAC, ADC), or sensors. Technologies Knowledge of standard protocols such as PCIe, USB, MIPI, LPDDR, etc., Keywords USB, PCIe, CXL, C2C, D2D, MIPI, UFS, DDR, PLL, Education Requirement Master's/Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field