Hardware & Silicon Validation Senior Staff Engineer
Core
Validating next generation silicon devices (ASICs, SoCs, custom IP) from early bring-up through full product qualification to ensure functional, performance, power, and reliability targets.
Role type
Senior Staff Hardware & Silicon Validation Engineer
Builds
Next generation data center ASIC and SoC products for cloud infrastructure, AI accelerators, and network processors.
Domain
Semiconductor hardware validation, high-speed interconnects, and system/platform testing.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SoC/ASIC validation, digital logic, computer architecture, high-speed interface testing (PCIe, Ethernet), pre-silicon environment experience (simulation, emulation, FPGA), lab equipment operation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers), scripting (Python, Perl, Shell), C/C++ for low-level test development, Linux environment familiarity.
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Memory Subsystems (DDR, HBM), D2D interconnects, storage technologies (NVME, SSD controllers).
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive validation plans for SoCs/ASICs, execute post-silicon validation (functional, performance, stress testing), bring up first silicon in the lab, use debug tools to root cause issues, collaborate with design/verification teams to drive fixes.
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC
