Senior Validation Engineer (Mixed-Signal IC)

TL;DR

Senior Validation Engineer (Mixed-Signal IC): Developing comprehensive validation plans and automation frameworks for next-generation mixed-signal processing, battery charging, and power management ICs with an accent on pre/post-silicon testing and design-for-validation. Focus on ensuring the highest standards of performance and efficiency for high-performance chips and expanding test coverage across products.

Location: Hybrid in Austin, Texas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and hirify.global is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Due to export control restrictions, candidates must be able to access technical data without requiring an export license, and sponsorship for such licenses is unavailable.

Company

hirify.global is a leading semiconductor company specializing in mixed-signal processing solutions for consumer brands, known for its innovative engineering and award-winning culture.

What you will do

• Develop comprehensive validation plans for IP and chip-level test cases.
• Participate in design and architecture reviews, recommending Design-for-Validation (DFV) hooks.
• Design FPGA emulation and silicon validation boards, and review layouts.
• Build automation frameworks and scripts (Python, C) to streamline validation and regression testing.
• Execute pre- and post-silicon tests on lab benches to verify functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or MS with 3+ years.
• Experience in FPGA-based emulation, pre/post-silicon validation, and mixed-signal IP design/validation.
• Proficiency with automation and scripting (Python, C, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, analyzers).
• Strong knowledge of analog/digital design, power electronics, and mixed-signal building blocks (ADCs, DACs, PLLs, amplifiers, LDOs, SMPSs).
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice to have

• Experience with automation frameworks and hardware tools (FPGA, DSP, NI Data Acquisition).
• Familiarity with industry interface standards (I2C, SPI, USB, I2S, TDM).
• PCB design and layout expertise with signal integrity and thermal considerations.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a dynamic validation organization focused on next-generation ICs for top consumer brands.
• Work in an environment that values innovation and collaboration.
• Be part of an award-winning culture built on inclusion and fairness.
• Engage in meaningful community initiatives and enjoy positive employee experiences.
• Opportunity to grow your career within an extraordinary workforce.