Hardware & Silicon Validation Director (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Hardware & Silicon Validation Director (Semiconductor): Leading the silicon validation team for high-speed PHY products with an accent on post-silicon bring-up, characterization, and compliance testing. Focus on driving validation strategy, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring product quality for cutting-edge 100G+ PHY technologies.

Location: Must be based in Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $185,390–$277,700 per annum

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team responsible for post-silicon bring-up, characterization, and compliance testing.
• Define and own the overall validation strategy, methodology, and test plans from A0 silicon through production release.
• Oversee compliance and interoperability testing against industry standards like IEEE 802.3 and PCIe Gen 5/6.
• Partner with design, firmware, and system engineering teams to resolve silicon issues and drive product quality.
• Develop lab automation infrastructure and test frameworks for high-throughput characterization.
• Manage resource planning, headcount, and budget while providing technical mentorship to the team.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law.
• 15+ years of experience in semiconductor silicon validation or hardware design.
• 5+ years of people management experience leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Deep technical expertise in high-speed PHY validation (SerDes, Ethernet, PCIe).
• Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, BERTs, spectrum analyzers).
• Proficiency in scripting and test automation using Python or MATLAB.

Nice to have

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams.
• Knowledge of DSP algorithms and firmware for high-speed transceivers.
• Prior experience in a Director-level role within a semiconductor company.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive financial well-being programs including an employee stock purchase plan.
• Robust family support and mental health resources.
• Commitment to inclusive team culture and professional development.
• Recognition and service awards for employee contributions.