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Senior Principal Design Verification Engineer
Renesas Electronics America INC · 🇺🇸 Plano, TEXAS, US
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 56 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 18 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Renesas Electronics America INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles6 certified filings for “Sr. Staff Application Engineer” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in TX: $132k–$180k, median $167k. Most were filed at wage level IV (67%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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The US Department of Labor certified 56 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 18 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Position Overview Renesas is seeking an experienced Principal Verification Engineer to lead the verification efforts for our Automotive PMIC (Power Management Integrated Circuit) product line. This role combines deep expertise in mixed-signal verification methodology with strong leadership capabilities to mentor junior engineers and drive verification strategy across multiple product platforms. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal verification techniques, combined with hands-on experience debugging complex automotive power management systems. Key Responsibilities • Design and architect mixed-signal verification environments, including Real Number Model (RNM) and AMS (Analog Mixed Signal) model integration for PMIC designs • Develop and implement comprehensive verification plans and strategies for automotive PMIC products, ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards (ISO 26262, AEC-Q200) • Set up and optimize Gate-Level Simulation (GLS) flows, correlating with RTL simulation results to identify and resolve discrepancies • Lead debugging activities for complex analog blocks including switched-mode regulators, Linear Dropout (LDO) regulators, and mixed-signal interfaces • Conduct in-depth RTL and Gate-Level simulations, analyzing timing, power, and functional correctness across process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) corners • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams: Design, Application Engineering, ATE (Automatic Test Equipment), and Silicon Validation to ensure seamless verification handoffs • Mentor and lead junior verification engineers, defining best practices and establishing verification methodologies • Troubleshoot and debug complex design issues involving interactions between analog and digital domains using simulation and measurement techniques • Drive continuous improvement of verification tools, methodologies, and infrastructure, evaluating emerging verification technologies and AI-based solutions • Create and maintain comprehensive verification documentation, test plans, and coverage • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related • 12+ years of experience in mixed-signal or analog circuit verification • Deep understanding of all aspects of mixed-signal verification environment architecture and implementation • Hands-on experience with Real Number Model (RNM) and AMS (Analog Mixed Signal) model integration • Proficiency in RTL and behavioral simulation tools (e.g., Spectre, Xcelium) • Strong understanding of Gate-Level Simulation (GLS) flows and ability to set up and debug GLS simulations • Proven expertise debugging both analog blocks (switched-mode regulators, LDO, bandgap, reference circuits) and digital RTL • Experience with automotive PMIC or power management IC design and verification • Proficiency in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and/or SPICE-based languages • Solid understanding of verification methodologies: UVM, assertions, coverage-driven verification • Experience interfacing with multiple verification domains: functional, post-silicon, ATE test correlation • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills with strong analytical mindset • Leadership and mentoring experienc Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier . With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future. At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collabora