Software Post Silicon Validation Lead
Core
Lead post-silicon validation and debug for complex networking ASICs from first silicon bring-up to production, ensuring product quality and stability.
Role type
Senior IC post-silicon validation lead
Builds
Networking ASICs (switches, routers, NPUs) powering core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products
Domain
Semiconductor hardware validation / Networking infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Post-silicon validation and debug, C/C++ low-level/system-level development, Python scripting for test automation, hardware-software co-debugging, high-speed interface debugging (PCIe, DDR, SerDes, USB, SPI/I2C/UART), networking architecture/protocol validation
Preferred skills
Direct management experience, Linux kernel/drivers/networking stack knowledge, traffic generator and packet/protocol analyzer usage, performance benchmarking and latency analysis
Technologies
C, C++, Python, PCIe, DDR, SerDes, USB, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, Linux kernel
Responsibilities
Lead validation work for complex networking ASICs from first silicon bring-up to production; Manage and support a small validation team; Own validation plans for function, performance, power, and reliability; Find and solve issues across silicon, firmware, drivers, and system software; Develop validation tools and automation; Run stress and long tests to find hidden silicon problems; Debug hardware and software issues in the lab; Validate networking features and interfaces; Add tests to regression flows and track progress until closure; Document results, issues, and recommended fixes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management
