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Intel

Mixed Signal validation engineer

Folsom, CA · On-site

$122K - $172K/yr

Position Overview Defines, develops, and performs pre-silicon functional validation for mixed ... Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or another ...

Intel

Mixed Signal validation engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$122K - $172K/yr

Position Overview Defines, develops, and performs pre-silicon functional validation for mixed ... Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or another ...

TEKsystems

Post Silicon Validation Engineer

Rocklin, CA

$65 - $100/hr

Experience in IC and SoC functional validation • Demonstrate expertise in specific validation ... Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the ...

TEKsystems

Post Silicon Validation Engineer

Rocklin, CA · On-site

Experience in IC and SoC functional validation • Demonstrate expertise in specific validation ... Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the ...

Semtech

Silicon Validation Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

The Validation Engineer is responsible for pre- and post-silicon validation of mixed-signal ... Interface with system, digital, software/firmware, analog, verification and cross-functional teams.

Qualcomm

#Pre-Silicon Validation Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$98K - $147K/yr

Job Title Post-Silicon Validation Engineer Location San Diego, CA (Onsite) Job Summary We are ... Analyze and debug functional, performance, and system-level issues in emulation environments.

TEKsystems

Validation Engineer

Roseville, CA

... pre- and post-silicon tests that fully exercise the prototype SoC and embedded FW. The primary ... Experience in IC and SoC functional validation • Demonstrate expertise in specific validation ...

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Silicon Validation Engineer, Infra Silicon

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

Meta
Internet and IT • 10K+ employees
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$212K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Meta's Infrastructure Silicon team designs and deploys custom silicon solutions that power the compute, networking, and storage infrastructure underpinning Meta's global data centers. We are seeking a Silicon Validation Engineer to lead the end-to-end validation strategy for custom ASICs and SoCs built for hyperscale infrastructure workloads. In this role, you will define the validation architecture, drive silicon bring-up and characterization programs, and establish the methodologies that ensure our custom chips meet functional, performance, and reliability targets at scale. Your work will directly influence the quality and velocity of silicon programs that serve billions of users worldwide.
Silicon Validation Engineer, Infra Silicon Responsibilities:
  • Define and own the end-to-end silicon validation strategy for custom infrastructure ASICs and SoCs, spanning pre-silicon simulation correlation through post-silicon characterization and production qualification
  • Lead silicon bring-up activities including power sequencing validation, clock and reset verification, and early functional debug on first-pass hardware
  • Architect scalable automated test infrastructure for functional validation, performance benchmarking, and reliability screening of custom silicon in lab and data center environments
  • Drive correlation between pre-silicon simulation models and post-silicon measurements to close coverage gaps and improve future design-for-test methodologies
  • Establish silicon characterization programs covering voltage-frequency optimization, thermal profiling, and margin analysis to define production operating points
  • Partner with RTL design, physical design, and firmware teams to define testability requirements, debug interfaces, and built-in self-test strategies early in the design cycle
  • Lead root cause analysis of silicon failures using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG, and internal scan infrastructure, and drive corrective actions with design teams
  • Define and track silicon validation milestones, risk assessments, and readiness criteria for tape-out, bring-up, and production release gates
  • Develop and publish silicon validation best practices, methodologies, and reusable frameworks that improve efficiency across multiple concurrent chip programs
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers across the silicon validation organization, influencing long-term roadmap and team capability development

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 12+ years of experience in post-silicon validation, silicon bring-up, or hardware characterization of custom ASICs or SoCs
  • Experience defining and executing validation strategies across the full silicon lifecycle, from first silicon bring-up through production qualification
  • Experience with digital design fundamentals including RTL, timing analysis, clock domain crossing, and power delivery as they relate to post-silicon debug
  • Experience developing automated test frameworks and validation infrastructure for high-volume silicon screening in lab or data center environments
  • Depth of expertise in SW/FW development (Python, C/C++)
  • Experience leading cross-functional technical programs spanning design, firmware, and systems engineering teams with demonstrated organizational impact

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Track record of driving silicon validation methodology improvements that measurably reduced time-to-production or improved yield across multiple chip generations
  • Experience validating custom silicon for hyperscale data center applications such as compute accelerators, network ASICs, or storage controllers
  • Experience with design-for-test methodologies including scan insertion, BIST, and JTAG boundary scan as applied to complex SoC validation
  • Familiarity with high-speed interface validation including PCIe, Ethernet, HBM, or DDR characterization and compliance testing

About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$212,000/year to $294,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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