Senior Silicon Validation Engineer (High-Speed SerDes)

TL;DR

Senior Silicon Validation Engineer (High-Speed SerDes): Develop, port, execute, and debug validation software and tests for high-speed SerDes IPs, with an accent on post-silicon electrical validation of analog and mixed-signal transceivers. Focus on building robust test plans, driving root-cause analysis across software/firmware/hardware boundaries, and improving validation methodologies through automation.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Salary: 91,760 - 137,400 USD per annum

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor solutions for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and AI.

What you will do

• Develop, port, execute, and debug validation software and tests for high-speed SerDes IPs.
• Create and enhance validation code to support new silicon features, protocols, and standards.
• Collaborate with Design, Firmware, DSP, Hardware, Software, and Applications Engineering to perform root-cause analysis.
• Define, create, and review test plans; execute validation strategies; and generate test reports for stakeholders.
• Develop targeted tests to characterize block-level functionality, optimize performance, and improve product robustness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of validation methodologies, automation, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering with 1-3 years of relevant experience, or Master’s/PhD with no work experience.
• Experience in pre-silicon validation and/or post-silicon validation, including stress testing and PVT testing.
• Strong Python development skills for lab automation and data analysis.
• Proven debugging skills across software, firmware, and hardware boundaries.
• Familiarity with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and logic analyzers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits covering financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs to help balance work and home life.
• Mental health resources and recognition/service awards.

Hiring process

• Interview process includes real-time evaluation of experience and communication.
• Candidates are not permitted to use AI tools during interviews (e.g., transcription apps, real-time answer generators, or automated note-taking bots).