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K2 Space

OR

$170K - $250K/yr

Support silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation through test reuse, diagnostics, and pre/post ... S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. * 5+ years of ...

Intel

Director, SoC Design Engineering

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$148K - $180K/yr

... validate complex SoC designs. - Develop and execute block, subsystem, and SoC-level verification ... pre-silicon environments, implementing corrective measures to ensure design functionality and ...

K2 Space

OR

$170K - $250K/yr

Support silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation through test reuse, diagnostics, and debug ... S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. * 5+ years of ...

K2 Space

OR

$190K - $285K/yr

Support silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation through test reuse, diagnostics, and debug ... S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. * 10+ years of ...

Biotronik

Staff IC Design Engineer, Analog

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$207K/yr

Working for Micro Systems Engineering, Inc. (MSEI) means joining an elite team to work on some of ... pre-silicon verification and post-silicon validation; and partner with the IC Test group to define ...

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What is a pre silicon validation engineer?

A Pre-Silicon Validation Engineer is responsible for verifying and testing semiconductor designs before they are manufactured. They work with simulation tools, emulation platforms, and testbenches to ensure that the hardware design meets functional and performance requirements. Their role involves writing validation plans, creating test scenarios, running simulations, and debugging design issues. This helps identify and fix design flaws early in the development process, reducing costly errors in later stages of production. They collaborate closely with design, verification, and software teams to ensure a smooth transition to silicon fabrication.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the pre silicon validation engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pre Silicon Validation Engineer, you need strong expertise in digital design, computer architecture, and verification methodologies, typically backed by a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Experience with hardware description languages (HDLs) like Verilog or VHDL, familiarity with simulation/emulation tools, and sometimes knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Perl are highly valued. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are crucial for pinpointing design issues and working closely with cross-functional teams. These abilities are vital to ensure early detection and resolution of design flaws, leading to more robust and efficient chip development cycles.

What are common day-to-day responsibilities for a pre silicon validation engineer?

As a Pre Silicon Validation Engineer, your typical day involves developing and executing test plans to verify digital design functionalities before manufacturing. You’ll collaborate with design, verification, and firmware teams to identify and debug issues using simulation and emulation platforms. Daily tasks often include writing and running testbenches, analyzing results, and documenting any bugs or inconsistencies found in the design. This role requires a proactive approach in communication and frequent problem-solving to ensure the product meets all specifications prior to fabrication.

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Silicon Validation Engineer

Purple Hires Inc

Hillsboro, OR • On-site

Contractor

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Typical Day in the Role
• Purpose of the Team: The main function of Silicon Validation Engineer is to run, triage, and maintain silicon system regressions and report the results
· Key projects:
→ Run and maintain silicon system regressions
→ Report results of silicon system regressions
→ Triage issues with various debugging tools
→ Review and validate any system updates made by other teams
Candidate Requirements
· Disqualifiers:
□ Candidates unable to work onsite 5 days/week in Hillsboro lab environment
□ Candidates lacking hands-on engineering-level experience in silicon validation (technician-only profiles are not a fit)
□ No experience with PCIe, CXL, IO, endpoints (network/storage), or system-level validation
□ Must have their full 18months of tenure
• Best vs. Average:
→ Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field.
→ 3+ years of experience in silicon validation, testing, or debugging.
→ Demonstrated validation experience in one or more of the following:
→ Validation of:
→ Functional: PCIe, CXL, IO, End Points (network, storage), Power Management, BIOS/FW development and debug.
→ Electrical: Serdes, IO
→ Applied understanding of Computer Architecture and CPU/SoC validation principles, including: Understanding of SoC subsystem, SoC system level, and platform level functionality and writing scripts/software with industry standard languages like Python or C/C++.
→ Understanding system level software and firmware.
→ Experience with hardware and software debug tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, BERT, etc.
→ Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, C++.
→ Understanding of board level schematics.
→ Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Skills:
• Expertise in Python, C, and C++
• Some knowledge of Verilog
• Attention to detail; analytical and problem-solving ability

 

 Explain a typical day in the role.:

Develop and execute validation test plans for various SoC features and subsystems in one of the following areas - functional, electrical, or power/performance.
Perform functional, stress, and performance testing using hardware and software tools.
Analyze test results and identify, isolate, and debug issues.

What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role?:

Engineering knowledge and experience with high-speed IO interfaces (PLL, PCI, CXL, etc.) and their interactions with other parts of the SoC, the platform, and software.

   What are unique selling points that would get candidates interested in your role over another?:

Work on the state-of-the-art Compute SOC which powers Cloud infrastructure.

 

Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills & years of experience for each:

Engineering level knowledge: PCIe, CXL, IO, End Points (network, storage), and debug. 3+ years
Electrical: Serdes, IO knowledge. 3+ years
Overall silicon validation knowledge. 3+ years