Senior Staff Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Staff Post-Silicon Validation Engineer (Semiconductor): Characterizing and validating PCIe and high-speed SerDes IPs and ICs using lab instruments to ensure the integrity of data communication solutions with an accent on electrical characterization and performance verification. Focus on issue investigation, performance improvement, and feature enhancement, working closely with analog, digital, and DSP design teams.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Salary: 127,630 - 191,200 USD per annum

Company

hirify.global’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world.

What you will do

• Characterize and validate PCIe, high speed SerDes IPs and ICs with lab instruments.
• Design and develop system hardware and software for electrical characterization, functional validation, and performance analysis.
• Review industrial standards, propose test methodologies, and create validation plan.
• Document validation result and report issues.
• Work with analog, digital and DSP design teams on issue investigation, performance improvement, and feature enhancement.
• Provide technical support to other functional groups to resolve customer and production related issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 5+ years of related professional experience.
• Or Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3+ years of experience.
• Strong experience in electrical engineering field, particularly in analog and mixed-signal design.
• Experience in high speed SERDES electrical characterization / electrical compliance testing.
• Hands on experience with lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Function Generator, Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, etc.
• In-depth knowledge and working experience of PCIe and high speed SerDes technologies is preferred.
• Proficiency in programming language, Python preferred.
• Clear logic thinking and excellent problem-solving skill.
• Strong verbal/written communication and documentation skill.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs to help balance work and home life.
• Robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.