Senior Characterization Engineer (Semiconductor)

Location: Bristol, UK. Hybrid schedule: office Monday through Thursday and remote on Fridays.

Company

hirify.global develops high-speed semiconductor solutions for data centres, cloud computing, optical networking, and high-performance connectivity applications.

What you will do

• Lead planning and execution of bench PVT characterization activities for assigned New Product Introduction products, including schedules, equipment selection, hardware preparation, and fixture design.
• Develop and bring up robust, repeatable automated test environments and execute characterization plans with real-time analysis.
• Generate complex datasets, prepare technical reports, review findings with cross-functional engineering teams, and manage follow-up actions.
• Contribute to Python-based test automation, automated test method development, signal integrity improvements, and AI-tool implementation.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise on test equipment, standards, emerging technologies, and advanced packaging.

Requirements

• BEng or MEng in Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant industry experience in semiconductor, signal integrity, or high-speed electronics development environments.
• Strong experience and understanding of signal integrity testing for high-speed analogue silicon products.
• Hands-on experience developing automation solutions using Python or similar programming languages.
• Strong understanding of PCB design fundamentals for high-frequency and high-speed data-rate applications.
• Experience working in laboratory environments with advanced electronic test equipment.
• Ability to generate, manage, and analyze large and complex engineering datasets.
• Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Experience characterizing high-speed optical or electrical semiconductor products.
• Strong understanding of high-frequency measurement techniques and signal integrity analysis methodologies.
• Experience developing automated test equipment and integrating hardware.
• Experience collaborating in global, cross-functional engineering teams across multiple international locations.
• Strong technical communication skills for presenting data and engineering findings.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and execution skills under tight project schedules.
• Experience identifying process improvements and driving automation-efficiency initiatives.
• Interest in applying AI-based tools to improve engineering workflows and productivity.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on high-speed semiconductor technologies supporting next-generation communications infrastructure.
• Collaborate with international, multidisciplinary engineering teams across the UK, Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
• Receive mentorship, continuous technical learning, and opportunities to work on complex technologies.
• Work in an engineering culture focused on innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in a pay-for-performance culture recognizing technical excellence, initiative, and leadership contribution.