Senior Principal Analog Validation Engineer
Core
Lead first-silicon bring-up, debug, and validation of analog blocks (PMU, CGU, ADC/DAC) and system-level MCU use cases for semiconductor products.
Role type
Senior Principal Analog Validation Engineer
Builds
Production-ready analog and mixed-signal semiconductor chips
Domain
Semiconductor / Analog IC Design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Analog block validation, System-level validation, ATE and bench correlation, Low power optimization, Test plan development, Tape-out readiness, Distributed team leadership, MCU architecture knowledge, Silicon debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, scopes)
Preferred skills
Standardizing validation methodologies, Executive reporting
Technologies
LDO, DCDC, GDET, FRO, OSC, References, PLL, ADC, DAC, WBIAS, JTAG, Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes
Responsibilities
Lead first-silicon bring-up and debug, Oversee analog and system-level validation, Drive ATE correlation, Optimize for low power, Ensure test plan coverage and sign-off, Own validation readiness for tape-out and mass production, Partner with design, firmware, and manufacturing teams, Standardize validation methodologies, Report to senior leadership
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight