Senior Mixed Signal IP Enablement and Debug Engineer (IO PHY)

TL;DR

Senior Mixed Signal IP Enablement and Debug Engineer (IO PHY): Developing and validating high-performance Mixed Signal IPs for Server, Client, and Networking SoCs with an accent on IP integration and post-silicon debug. Focus on solving complex silicon issues, performing root cause analysis, and optimizing signal and power integrity.

Location: Hybrid (Folsom, CA or Santa Clara, CA)

Salary: $141,910–$269,100 USD

Company

A global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, developing industry-leading IP for high-performance computing and foundry customers.

What you will do

• Partner with SoC customers and IP design teams to deliver comprehensive pre-silicon to post-silicon IP integration and debug support.
• Develop and execute test plans and content using AI-driven tools and Python/System Verilog scripting.
• Lead the identification, investigation, and resolution of IP-related silicon issues during the bring-up process.
• Perform signal integrity and power integrity simulations to optimize design performance.
• Conduct pre- and post-silicon root cause analysis through comprehensive failure analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's with 5+ years of experience or Master's with 3+ years of experience in Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in IP Integration and post-silicon validation/debug with serial IOs (PCIe, USB, Ethernet) or parallel IOs (DDR, LPDDR, UCIe).
• 2+ years of experience with lab hardware: Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Protocol analyzers, and BERTs.
• Proficiency in at least one industry standard IO specification (PHY or Controller).
• Must be based in the US (California) for hybrid work.

Nice to have

• Ph.D. degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in signal integrity, power delivery, and IBIS-AMI model development.
• Pre-silicon design or simulation experience in logic, circuits, firmware, or MRC.

Culture & Benefits

• Total compensation package including competitive pay and stock bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefit programs covering health, retirement, and vacation.
• Hybrid work model allowing a split between on-site and off-site work.