Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

Phizenix • Santa Clara, CA

13h • $160,000 - $240,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Lead silicon bring-up, post-silicon validation, and deep debug of next-generation AI accelerator chiplets, including validation of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe Gen5, LPDDR5, and die-to-die interconnects . Define and execute comprehensive validation and bring-up strategies , building automated, self-checking test frameworks with firmware- and kernel-level instrumentation and logging. Develop embedded firmware and host-side test software to stress, validate, and characterize high-speed interfaces across multiple system configurations. Work hands-on in the lab, partnering with the team to set up and utilize advanced debug and test equipment to support efficient validation and issue resolution. Collaborate closely with hardware, software, validation, test, and operations teams , including support for ATE and complex HW/SW debug efforts.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 15+ years of experience working on high-performance SoCs
• Proven experience in system and AI accelerator bring-up and post-silicon debug
• 5+ years of embedded software, firmware, or RTOS development experience
• Strong familiarity with high-speed serial protocols (PCIe Gen3/4/5) and/or high-speed memory technologies (LPDDR3/4/5 or similar I/O standards)
• Excellent debugging, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse engineering teams

Responsibilities

• Lead silicon bring-up, post-silicon validation, and deep debug of next-generation AI accelerator chiplets
• Define and execute comprehensive validation and bring-up strategies
• Build automated, self-checking test frameworks with firmware- and kernel-level instrumentation and logging
• Develop embedded firmware and host-side test software to stress, validate, and characterize high-speed interfaces across multiple system configurations
• Work hands-on in the lab, partnering with the team to set up and utilize advanced debug and test equipment to support efficient validation and issue resolution
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, validation, test, and operations teams , including support for ATE and complex HW/SW debug efforts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level