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Design Verification Engineer

Analog Devices City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Posted Feb 27, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior Design Verification Engineer (Experienced) in Edinburgh

Stack/tools: UVM-based testbenches, Verilog/SystemVerilog, testbench development, testplan and coverage closure; scripting (Makefile, Python, Perl); IP and SoC verification; familiarity with AHB/AXI/APB; power-aware simulations, MSV/Formal Verification; DSP concepts and Audio IP exposure

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Own verification across block-level to SoC top-level, including testbench architecture, testplan, and development

  2. Achieve functional and code coverage closures; debug and articulate gating issues to leads

  3. Support post-silicon activities (silicon bring-up, evaluation support, ATE pattern bring-up) and drive DV methodology improvements

Must-have skills

  • Electronic or Computer Engineering degree; 5–8 years in digital design/verification

  • Proven UVM-based testbench infrastructure, functional coverage, code coverage, assertions

  • Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog

  • Scripting skills (Makefile, Python, Perl)

  • Experience with IP and SoC level verification; strong teamwork and communication

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of AHB/AXI/APB protocols

  • Power-aware simulations, MSV/Formal Verification

  • Audio IP and DSP concepts

Location & work type: Edinburgh city centre, UK; 1st shift/daytime; travel ~10%; on-site hybrid potential depending on project needs

Full Description

About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X). Job Description: The Edinburgh team is seeking a Senior Design Verification Engineer to grow its talented group located in the city centre of the Scottish capital. ADI’s Personal Electronics Solutions Group has been leading the industry, working with the world’s leading consumer companies, providing high value audio solutions for the portable, wearable, and gaming markets. We are poised for significant growth as we enter the next phase, driven by the insatiable consumer demand for new technologies and access to information. The successful candidate will join a diverse team that is exciting, supportive, and eager to share its knowledge. It is the ideal place to enhance both technical expertise and interpersonal skills, whilst collaborating with our design teams worldwide. Responsibilities Complete verification ownership – Testbench Architecture, Testplan and Testbench Development, Functional Coverage Closure and Code Coverage Closure Verification of key digital IP blocks in differentiated mixed-signal devices targeted for the consumer market Debug efficiently while clearly articulating gating issues to engineering leads Successful Integration of block level testbenches at SoC top-level and verifying proper SoC integration Usage of industry standard methodologies like UVM and constrained random to achieve verification goals Actively explore and deploy techniques to improve coverage while reducing verification time Involvement in post-silicon activities such as silicon bring-up, evaluation support, and ATE pattern bring-up Continue to improve DV methodologies consistent with the group’s wider business objectives Requirements Electronic Engineering/Computer Engineering degree with 5-8 years of progressive experience in digital design and verification Demonstrated experience in developing UVM-based testbench infrastructure, functional cover point development, code coverage analysis/closure, and assertion development Strong understanding and experience of Verilog and SystemVerilog Proficiency in Scripting languages and utilities including Makefile, Python, Perl etc. Experience with both IP and SoC level verification Strong inter-personal, teamwork, and communication skills are required Preferred Qualifications Knowledge in AHB/AXI/APB protocols Experience in Power aware simulations, MSV and/or Formal Verification Experience in Audio IP and SoC level verification Understanding of DSP (Digital Signal processing) concepts Passion for Audio Why You Will Like Working At ADI: We allow our employees the freedom to explore new ideas and the autonomy to determine how to best achieve goals We place great value on individual judgment We emphasize professional development and mentoring Above all, we recognize that our employees’ personal goals and the company’s goals are closely related and must support each other #LI-RW1 For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process. Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group. Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X). Come join ADI – a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.

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