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Principal ASIC Engineer (Reliability & Hardware Validation) Hybrid

San Jose, California, US💼 Full-time💰 $231,400–$231,400🗓 2026-07-23 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead reliability and hardware design validation for next-generation semiconductor and networking products, bridging advanced semiconductor testing with high-speed board design.

Role type

Principal ASIC Engineer (Reliability & Hardware Validation)

Builds

Next-generation semiconductor and networking products for hyperscale environments

Domain

Semiconductor reliability and high-speed hardware design

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Semiconductor reliability testing, high-speed hardware design, HTOL/Burn-In testing, JEDEC/AEC/Telcordia standards, board bring-up and debug, failure analysis, multi-functional team leadership

Preferred skills

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, advanced node experience (2nm/3nm, CoWoS, SoIC, EMIB), >100Gbps system design, SerDes architecture, Python/Perl/TCL/Verilog scripting, JMP/Reliasoft/Minitab statistical analysis, FMEA processes

Technologies

Cadence Allegro, HTOL, Burn-In, HAST, TC, HTS, ESD, LU, SER, PCIe Gen5/6, 800G Ethernet, SerDes (NRZ/PAM4)

Responsibilities

Define and execute product/process qualification plans for wafer/package level solutions; Drive robust HTOL, Burn-In, and stress testing; Lead hardware design, schematic generation, and design validation; Drive failure analysis activities and generate qualification reports; Partner with eCAD, FPGA, Power, Mechanical, and Manufacturing teams; Provide technical documentation and support for customer quality requirements

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship

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