Hardware & Silicon Validation Senior Principal Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Salary: $173,280–$259,600 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a leading semiconductor company providing essential data infrastructure solutions across cloud, AI, and enterprise architectures.

What you will do

• Lead overall validation strategy and execution for hardware platforms and SoCs from early bring-up to production.
• Define validation architectures, test plans, and coverage metrics aligned with industry standards like PCIe, Ethernet, and DDR.
• Conduct post-silicon bring-up, functional validation, and stress testing across PVT conditions.
• Perform root-cause analysis for complex cross-domain issues involving SoC, PHY, firmware, and board-level components.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for key customers during qualification and deployment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including ASIC, Firmware, System Architecture, and Manufacturing.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE with 15+ years of experience or Master’s/PhD with 10-12+ years of experience.
• Proven experience leading hardware or post-silicon validation for complex SoCs/ASICs through multiple product cycles.
• Hands-on expertise with high-speed interfaces such as DDR4/DDR5, HBM, PCIe, Ethernet, or SerDes.
• Proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Strong background in customer-facing roles and technical communication.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive financial well-being programs including an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Robust family support programs and mental health resources.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate professional contributions.
• Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and equal opportunity employment.