Silicon Validation Manager (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Silicon Validation Manager (Semiconductor): Managing the validation of high-bandwidth switch devices with an accent on PCIe PHY and functional validation in post-silicon environments. Focus on high-speed signal analysis, debugging PHY protocols, and leading cross-functional resolution of technical issues.

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Salary: $136,620 – $204,700 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides semiconductor solutions that serve as essential building blocks for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Manage PHY and functional validation in a post-silicon environment for leading-edge switch devices.
• Define, document, and execute comprehensive validation and test plans.
• Perform lab-based silicon bring-up and unit testing for PCIe Physical and PCS layer hardware and firmware.
• Conduct high-speed signal validation and analysis, measuring Eye diagrams, Jitter, and BER.
• Debug and analyze PHY protocols for storage interfaces, including PCIe, UALink, and Ethernet.
• Collaborate with Si design, SW engineering, and external vendors to resolve technical and customer issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Electrical Engineering or related (7+ years exp) or Master's/PhD (5+ years exp).
• 3+ years of managerial experience in Silicon Validation.
• Strong understanding of high-speed SERDES, equalization techniques, and PCIe, UALink, and Ethernet protocols.
• 5+ years of experience in High Speed IO testing, debugging, and validation.
• In-depth experience with lab equipment such as Scopes, BERT, and Network analyzers.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under U.S. law.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of board design, including the ability to read schematics and layouts.
• Experience with SERDES modeling techniques.
• Working proficiency with Python.
• Extensive knowledge of physical and protocol levels (PIPE I/F, PCS, MAC).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits focusing on financial well-being, family support, and mental/physical health.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Robust mental health resources and family support programs to balance work and home life.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate professional milestones.