CareerPlan

Senior Validation Engineer

Santa Clara, CA, USFull-time$92k–$137k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Perform analog validations on amplifiers driving optical electronic devices and receivers, validate silicon photonics, and support coherent digital signal programming to deliver high-bandwidth networking PHY Serdes IP/ICs.

Role type

Senior Hardware and Silicon Validation Engineer (Analog/Mixed-Signal)

Builds

Next-gen high-speed networking PHY Serdes IP/ICs for internal and external customers

Domain

Semiconductor, Data Infrastructure, Silicon Photonics, High-Speed Networking

Required skills

Analog and mixed-signal knowledge, High-speed PHY/Serdes understanding, Python programming, Matlab programming, Electrical parameter characterization, Circuit tuning (peaking, bandwidth, FIFO, adaptation algorithms), PCB schematics design, Bench automation library creation

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Python, Matlab, PCB schematics, Optical electronic devices, Receivers, Amplifiers, CDR loops, CTLE, PLL

Responsibilities

Engage with functional teams (digital, analog, firmware) to develop high-speed networking PHY Serdes IP/ICs; Collect and analyze massive bench data to drive tuning parameters; Characterize electrical parameters (Tx jitters, CDR loops, CTLE, PLL); Tune internal circuits to optimize operating margin under stressed PVT conditions; Collaborate with SI and layout teams to build engineering boards; Create and maintain bench automation libraries.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC