Silicon Validation Engineer

• We are seeking a hands‑on Validation Engineer to take our custom silicon devices from first power‑on to production readiness. Embedded in a cross‑functional team spanning analog design, logic design, and package design, you will own bring‑up, debug, and end‑to‑end characterization bridging design intent and real‑world silicon behavior.

• Lead silicon bringup for new silicon tape‑outs – first power‑on through functional validation
• Develop and execute structured test plans covering functional, electrical, and performance validation
• Characterize analog and digital circuit behavior against the product spec
• Build automated test infrastructure using Python/Perl for high‑throughput characterization
• Debug complex mixed‑signal devices – power, clocking, mixed‑signal interfaces using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and protocol analyzers
• Validate high‑speed interfaces including signal integrity analysis
• Root‑cause issues; distinguish design vs. process vs. board‑level failures

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering from a top research university
• 2–8 years of hands‑on chip or system bringup and validation experience
• Proficiency in Python or Perl for test automation and data analysis
• Experience validating high‑speed serial interfaces
• Understanding of analog fundamentals such as signal integrity, transmission lines, feedback theory, and voltage/current source compliance testing
• Understanding of frequency domain and time‑domain measurements and correlations
• Solid analog circuit knowledge: bias networks, LDOs, PLLs, ADCs/DACs, and mixed‑signal interfaces – and the hands‑on instincts to debug them at the bench
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, layout files, and datasheet specs

• PVT corner characterization and yield analysis experience
• Prior experience taping out a custom ASIC from prototype to production
• Reliability testing exposure: HTOL, ELFR, ESD/latch‑up

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible vacation and time‑off policy
• Collaborative, fast‑paced, and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies with a highly cross‑functional team

The pay range for this role is: 170, USD per year (Bay Area, CA)