Principal Engineer, Hardware & Silicon Validation (Semiconductors)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer, Hardware & Silicon Validation (Semiconductors): Developing and validating high-performance SoC and processor solutions for data center and automotive markets with an accent on PCIe and Ethernet IO interfaces. Focus on debugging complex hardware/software interactions, developing embedded firmware, and executing system-level validation test plans.

Location: Westborough, MA

Salary: $169,300 - $250,530 per annum

Company

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

What you will do

• Integrate and support PCIe/Ethernet initialization Firmware within the company SDK.
• Debug IO interfaces using various diagnostic tools.
• Develop and execute comprehensive validation test plans for new SOCs.
• Develop software and embedded firmware solutions for hardware interfaces.
• Support bring-up activities for new product initialization flows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Electrical Engineering, or related (10-15 years exp) or Master's/PhD (5-10 years exp).
• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe Gen5/Gen6 and 100G/200G Ethernet.
• Hands-on expertise in debugging complex hardware/software interactions.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded firmware development.
• Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. export control laws (EAR).

Nice to have

• Familiarity with networking or SoC platforms.
• Automation and scripting experience in Python or shell.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Comprehensive family support programs to balance work and home life.
• Robust mental and physical health resources.
• Recognition and service awards for contributions and milestones.