Hardware & Silicon Validation Principal Engineer (Semiconductors)

TL;DR

Hardware & Silicon Validation Principal Engineer (Semiconductors): Leading electrical characterization, compliance, and debug for high-speed SerDes IP in next-generation data center ASIC and SoC products with an accent on IEEE 802.3 and PCIe standards. Focus on driving end-to-end validation strategies, signal integrity analysis, and mentoring engineering teams to ensure silicon quality from bring-up through production.

Location: Must be based in Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $150,680 - $225,700 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a leader in semiconductor solutions, providing essential building blocks for data infrastructure across cloud, AI, and enterprise architectures.

What you will do

• Lead electrical characterization, compliance, and debug for SerDes IP targeting 112G/224G data rates.
• Develop automated validation methodologies, regression frameworks, and compliance test plans.
• Drive signal integrity analysis and optimization for high-speed channels.
• Own the end-to-end SerDes validation strategy from test plan development to production readiness.
• Provide technical leadership and applications engineering support to strategic customers.
• Mentor staff-level and junior engineers in measurement techniques and test automation.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years or Master’s/PhD with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• 5–7+ years of direct experience in SerDes characterization, design, or signal integrity engineering.
• Deep expertise in Ethernet IEEE 802.3ck/dj and/or PCIe Gen5/Gen6 specifications.
• Strong proficiency in Python scripting for test automation and data analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of test equipment including oscilloscopes, BERTs, and vector network analyzers.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-speed PCB design and signal integrity simulation tools like HFSS, ADS, or Sigrity.
• Active participation in IEEE 802.3 or PCI-SIG standards committees.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive financial well-being programs including employee stock purchase plans.
• Robust mental health resources and family support programs.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate professional contributions.
• Commitment to professional development and leadership growth.