Hardware & Silicon Validation Senior Principal Engineer (Semiconductors)

TL;DR

Hardware & Silicon Validation Senior Principal Engineer (Semiconductors): Leading end-to-end validation of next-generation data center ASICs and SoCs with an accent on high-speed interfaces and system-level qualification. Focus on defining validation architectures, performing post-silicon bring-up, and conducting root-cause analysis for complex cross-domain issues.

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Salary: $173,280 - $259,600 per annum

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead the overall validation strategy and execution for hardware platforms, SoCs, or subsystems from bring-up to production.
• Define validation architectures and test plans aligned with industry standards such as PCIe, IEEE Ethernet, and JEDEC DDR.
• Lead post-silicon bring-up, functional validation, stress testing, and corner-case validation across PVT conditions.
• Perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions for complex issues involving SoC, PHY, firmware, and board.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for key customers through qualification and deployment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including SoC/ASIC, PHY, Firmware/Software, and Manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in EE or CS with 15+ years of experience, or Master's/PhD with 10-12 years of experience.
• Proven experience leading post-silicon validation for complex SoCs, ASICs, or boards through multiple product cycles.
• Deep hands-on expertise in DDR (DDR4/5), HBM, PCIe, Ethernet, and SerDes technologies.
• Proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Prior experience in customer-facing roles such as field support or FAE for enterprise customers.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law (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 for milestones and contributions.