Hardware & Silicon Validation Senior Principal Engineer (ASIC)

TL;DR

Hardware & Silicon Validation Senior Principal Engineer (ASIC): Leading end-to-end validation strategy and execution for high-performance data center SoCs and hardware platforms with an accent on post-silicon bring-up, electrical characterization, and high-speed interface validation. Focus on defining validation architectures, ensuring quality across complex subsystems like PCIe/Ethernet/DDR, and providing technical leadership for enterprise customer deployments.

Location: Must be based in Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $173,280–$259,600 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 the overall validation strategy and execution for SoCs and hardware platforms from early bring-up through production.
• Define validation architectures, test plans, and coverage metrics aligned with industry standards like PCIe, Ethernet, and JEDEC.
• Conduct post-silicon bring-up, functional validation, and stress testing across PVT conditions.
• Perform root-cause analysis for complex cross-domain issues involving silicon, PHY, firmware, and board-level components.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for key customers during qualification and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including SoC/ASIC design, firmware, system architecture, and manufacturing.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law (EAR).
• 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 including DDR4/DDR5, HBM, PCIe, Ethernet, or SerDes.
• Proficiency with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Experience in customer-facing roles and ability to translate technical findings into clear documentation.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive financial well-being programs including an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Robust mental health resources and family support programs.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate professional contributions.
• Commitment to professional growth and leadership development within a global semiconductor leader.