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Come break new ground in Post-Silicon Characterization with our diverse, engineering-centric team! This is a rare opportunity to join the Chandler Post-Silicon Characterization team. Our team ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for post silicon characterization engineer in the United States is $107,956.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $133,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a post silicon characterization engineer?

A Post Silicon Characterization Engineer is a professional who tests and analyzes semiconductor chips after they have been manufactured (post-silicon) to ensure they meet design specifications and performance targets. They develop test plans, run experiments on actual silicon, and work closely with design, validation, and manufacturing teams to identify and resolve issues. Their work is crucial for optimizing chip performance, ensuring reliability, and enabling successful product launches. This role often involves using specialized test equipment, data analysis tools, and deep knowledge of both hardware and software.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a post silicon characterization engineer?

To thrive as a Post Silicon Characterization Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering, experience with silicon validation, and proficiency in data analysis, typically supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with lab measurement equipment, scripting languages (like Python or Perl), and tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers is essential. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you collaborate with cross-functional teams and address complex silicon issues. These competencies are crucial for ensuring that silicon products meet performance specifications and for identifying and resolving issues prior to mass production.

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Post Silicon Characterization Engineers often encounter challenges such as debugging unexpected hardware behavior, managing incomplete or evolving specifications, and working with limited documentation for new silicon. They must collaborate closely with design, test, and software teams to identify root causes of issues and develop effective test plans. The fast-paced environment and need for rapid problem-solving can be demanding, but it also offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and directly influence product quality.

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A post silicon characterization engineer tests and analyzes the performance of fabricated silicon chips to ensure they meet design specifications. They use specialized equipment and measurement tools to evaluate parameters such as power, speed, and reliability, often working closely with design and manufacturing teams to identify and troubleshoot issues. This role requires knowledge of semiconductor devices, test methodologies, and data analysis skills.

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Senior Post-Silicon DDR Characterization Engineer

Chandler, AZ • Hybrid

ARM
IT Services • 5 - 10K employees
Learn more about ARMexternal

$161K - $218K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

Join Arm’s Chandler Characterization team to validate and characterize next-generation Arm SoCs and help customers bring products to market.

As a Senior Post-Silicon DDR Characterization Engineer, you will focus on DDR/LPDDR memory subsystems, characterizing silicon across process, voltage, temperature, and frequency conditions. You will collaborate across engineering teams to analyze results, debug issues, and improve silicon performance.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and enable system-level stress workloads on Linux and Bare-Metal SW environments!
  • Collaborate with post-silicon validation team to leverage test content to characterize silicon at the system level.
  • Debug and resolve system issues and bugs
  • Develop test plans and implement tests for characterizing silicon at the system level
Required Skills and Experience :

We are looking for experience in pre- or post-silicon validation and characterization, with an understanding of silicon power, performance, and PVT behavior.

  • Experience with DDR/LPDDR architectures, including training, calibration, timing, and PHY operation
  • Software skills including C/C++, Arm assembly, Python, or scripting languages
  • Experience with voltage/frequency margining and silicon operating limits
  • Experience debugging silicon and system issues using scopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, or similar tools
  • Ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and communicate technical findings
“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :

Experience with DDR/LPDDR PHY characterization, memory-controller interactions, and LPDDR4/4X, LPDDR5/5X, DDR4, DDR5, or related technologies is helpful.

  • Experience characterizing memory performance, stability, operating margins, and failure behavior
  • Experience developing Python automation for characterization and data analysis
  • Experience with low-level C, firmware, hardware control, or silicon debug
  • Experience with Arm-based SoCs, CPUs, or memory subsystems
  • Understanding of system-level testing and correlation with manufacturing test

You will succeed in this role by collaborating effectively, continuing to learn, and applying strong analytical and interpersonal skills to sophisticated silicon challenges!

Salary Range:$161,500-$218,500 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Employment Type: Established

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