Sr Staff Hardware Validation Engineer
Core
Define and own end-to-end silicon validation strategy for automotive and HPC SoCs, ensuring first-time-right silicon and zero customer escapes.
Role type
Sr Staff Hardware Validation Engineer (SoC)
Builds
Production-ready automotive and HPC System-on-Chips (SoCs)
Domain
Semiconductor / Automotive / High Performance Computing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Silicon validation strategy, System-level use-case testing, Robustness validation, Automation framework development, Cross-functional execution, Executive communication, Risk identification, Data-driven decision-making, Technical leadership, Validation signoff criteria
Preferred skills
ISO 26262 / ASIL-D experience, Emulation/FPGA-based shift-left validation, Mixed-signal and digital silicon validation, Institutionalizing best practices, Culture change leadership, Automotive OEM/Tier-1 engagement
Technologies
Python, C++, AI frameworks for validation efficiency
Responsibilities
Lead global validation teams for silicon bring-up and characterization, Establish System Use Case Validation Program, Drive shift-left validation across simulation/emulation/silicon, Build and scale high-performing validation organizations, Lead automation and infrastructure modernization, Provide executive-level reporting on validation status and risks
Seniority
Sr Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
