Post-silicon Validation and Debug Engineer

TL;DR

Post-silicon Validation and Debug Engineer (CPU/SOC): Develop and execute validation plans to verify CPU/SOC functionality, power, and thermal management across multiple silicon platforms with an accent on post-silicon environments. Focus on designing and implementing debug tests, analyzing system-level issues, and driving automation for process efficiency and product reliability.

Location: On-site presence required in US, Oregon, Hillsboro (primary) or California, Folsom

Salary: $105,650 - $200,340

Company

hirify.global's Client Computing Group responsible for designing processors, chipsets, and hardware for consumer devices like laptops, desktops, and gaming systems.

What you will do

• Develop and execute validation plans for CPU/SOC functionality, power, and thermal management
• Design, implement, and debug post-silicon validation tests and methodologies
• Collaborate with design, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues
• Analyze and debug CPU/SOC and system-level problems using advanced tools
• Lead debug task forces to root-cause issues impacting milestones
• Drive validation automation, coverage improvement, and process efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or related
• 2+ years in post-silicon validation, pre-silicon verification, or design in CPU/SOC/chipset
• Experience with SOC/CPU architecture, microarchitecture, power management
• 1+ years with silicon validation tools (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), debugging techniques
• Scripting/programming (Python, C/C++, Perl) for validation tools
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice to have

• 2+ years with Graphics, Media, Display IPs architecture and power management
• Advanced degrees and 5+ years experience
• Power and performance testing methodologies
• hirify.global architecture, silicon bring-up, validation flow
• Firmware and software interaction with hardware

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total rewards including pay, stock bonuses, health, retirement, and vacation benefits
• Shift 1 (United States of America)
• Experienced hire position in Silicon and Platform Engineering Group