Senior Validation Engineer – High-Speed PCB Design & Signal Integrity (25G+)
Core
Design high-speed validation PCBs for next-generation silicon devices and characterize them in the lab at data rates of 25Gbit/s and beyond.
Role type
Senior IC validation engineer (high-speed PCB & signal integrity)
Builds
High-speed validation PCBs and test automation software for silicon evaluation
Domain
Semiconductor / High-speed data communications / Signal Integrity
Required skills
Cadence Allegro (schematic & layout), high-speed PCB design, stack-up definition, controlled impedance, signal integrity, RF design, lab characterization, Python for test automation
Preferred skills
PCB signal integrity simulation, optical component testing, lab measurement at 25Gbit/s+, data analysis
Technologies
Cadence Allegro, Python
Responsibilities
Design validation PCBs from schematic to layout; Apply high-speed/RF design practices for 25Gbit/s+ boards; Bring up and debug RF/data comms boards in lab; Write validation reports; Select lab equipment; Build test automation software; Participate in validation reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
