HW Post-Silicon Validation Engineer
Core
Ensuring ASICs operate according to specifications and reliably over time through high-precision electrical measurements and root cause analysis.
Role type
Post-Silicon Validation Engineer (ASIC Electrical)
Builds
Cisco Silicon One Switch ASICs for enterprise, service provider, and data center networking.
Domain
Semiconductor hardware validation / Networking ASICs
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
High-speed interface knowledge, DC/DC design, lab equipment operation (VNA/TDR, oscilloscopes, phase noise analyzers), Python scripting, test plan development, electrical debugging
Preferred skills
ASIC bring-up on EVBs, FPGA collaboration, SerDes expertise, production testing, yield improvement
Technologies
Python, VNA, TDR, Oscilloscopes, Phase noise analyzers, FPGA, SerDes
Responsibilities
Building validation plans, performing EPSV using advanced test equipment, writing tests in Python over device SDK, executing tests and analyzing results, investigating device behavior to identify root causes
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
