CareerPlan

Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$116k2026-09-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Bringing up and characterizing high-speed mixed-signal circuits and electro-optical transceivers, developing validation test suites, and debugging technical issues.

Role type

Mixed Signal Design Validation Engineer

Builds

High-speed I/Os, analog circuits, and electro-optical transceivers

Domain

Semiconductor / Mixed-Signal Design / AI Computing

Required skills

Silicon bring-up, debugging, lab instrumentation, analog/digital/mixed-signal circuit knowledge, Python, Git, MATLAB, JMP, test script development, data analysis

Preferred skills

Multi-protocol SerDes architecture, measurement theory, optical transceiver performance

Technologies

Python, Git, MATLAB, JMP

Responsibilities

Build validation test suites for high-speed I/Os and analog circuits; Conduct detailed characterization of circuit blocks across PVT variations; Lead debugging of technically challenging issues; Provide feedback to analog circuit designers on silicon performance; Build and run test scripts to optimize system performance; Develop tools for electrical characterization and chip bring-up; Train new engineers in validation practices

Seniority

Mid-level (2+ years experience)