Director - Post-Silicon Validation (Functional)
Core
Lead post-silicon validation for next-gen AI SoC, bringing first silicon to life and enabling production SW/FW teams.
Role type
Director, Post-Silicon Validation (Functional)
Builds
Large-scale AI system-on-chip (SoC) for high-performance AI systems
Domain
Semiconductor / AI Hardware / ASIC Validation
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Bare metal/embedded C/C++, Python, Linux, post-silicon validation process, FPGA/Emulator debugging, root cause analysis, test framework design
Preferred skills
PCIe, Ethernet, Memory technologies (LPDDR, DDR, HBM), Mixed-signal building blocks (PLLs, PHYs), Arm CPUs, AMBA protocols, Characterization, Failure Analysis
Technologies
C/C++, Python, Linux, PCIe, Ethernet, LPDDR, DDR, HBM, I2C, I3C, SPI, Arm CPUs, AMBA
Responsibilities
Plan, design, develop and debug silicon validation tests in bare metal C/C++ on FPGA/Emulator; Deploy and debug tests on first silicon; Develop automated test frameworks and regression suites in Python; Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams; Implement best practices for test methodologies; Analyze test results and debug failures; Provide feedback to architects.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with team leadership
