Hardware Validation Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Hardware Validation Engineer (Semiconductor): Design and develop test platforms for validating multi-core Arm-based Network processors and custom ASICs with an accent on board-level systems for compute, networking, and storage. Focus on prototype board bring-up, debugging silicon validation issues, and performing root cause analysis.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $91,760 - $137,400 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides essential semiconductor solutions for data infrastructure, connecting the world across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Design high-performance board-level systems for compute, networking, and storage applications.
• Bring up prototype boards in the lab in collaboration with firmware and lab teams.
• Debug issues reported during bring-up and silicon validation to drive root cause and corrective actions.
• Develop and document design specifications, bring-up plans, and root cause analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 1-3 years of experience, OR a Master’s Degree in the same fields.
• Knowledge of high-speed digital design, including clocks, low-speed interfaces (I2C, SPI), and signal integrity fundamentals.
• Understanding of PCB design fundamentals, including schematic capture, routing, and stack-up definition.
• Hands-on experience supporting board bring-up and debug processes.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. export control laws (EAR).

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Comprehensive family support programs to balance work and home life.
• Robust mental and physical health resources.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate professional contributions and milestones.