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Director Post-Si Electrical Validation Engineering

San JoseFull-time$210k2026-11-07 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the development, bring-up, and validation of ASIC SerDes and PCIe PHY products for rack-scale AI infrastructure.

Role type

Director, Post-Si Electrical Validation Engineering

Builds

High-speed connectivity and memory products for cloud service providers, server manufacturers, and networking OEMs

Domain

Semiconductor / High-Speed Interconnects (PCIe, SerDes)

Required skills

ASIC SerDes/PHY validation, Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, PVT characterization, Debug (silicon/PCB), Validation Automation, Cross-functional leadership, Python scripting, Lab equipment operation (Oscilloscope, BERT, VNA)

Preferred skills

SoC Debug for PCIe5/6 or PAM4 Ethernet, PHY design blocks (PLL, DFE, Tx EQ, FFE, CDR), Python for bench automation, Startup experience

Technologies

PCIe Gen 3+, PCIe5, PCIe6, PAM4, CXL, Ethernet, NVLink, UALink, Python, Git, BERT, Oscilloscope, VNA

Responsibilities

Define validation plans, coverage goals, and risk assessments for high-speed ASIC/PHY IP; Direct ASIC power-on bring-up, debug, and performance optimization; Partner with ASIC, firmware, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust products; Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team; Drive products from concept to mass production.

Seniority

Director, hands-on technical leadership