San Jose, CA · On-site
$120K - $135K/yr
Silicon Validation Engineer San Jose, CA, USA Full-Time/Permanent What You will Do: * Silicon Validation experience - validation for EE (Electrical Electronics) * Silicon validation processes and ...
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San Jose, CA · On-site
$120K - $135K/yr
Silicon Validation Engineer San Jose, CA, USA Full-Time/Permanent What You will Do: * Silicon Validation experience - validation for EE (Electrical Electronics) * Silicon validation processes and ...
Mentor junior validation engineers to aid in their technical development. * Drive validation ... pre-silicon verification or Design, particularly in CPU, SOC, or chipset domains * 1+ years of ...
Mentor junior validation engineers to aid in their technical development. * Drive validation ... pre-silicon verification or Design, particularly in CPU, SOC, or chipset domains * 1+ years of ...
Post Silicon Validation Engineer Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Summary: We are looking for a Post Silicon Validation Engineer with 1-3 years of experience to support power, performance, and interface ...
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Post Silicon Validation Engineer Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Summary: We are looking for a Post Silicon Validation Engineer with 1-3 years of experience to support power, performance, and interface ...
Mentor junior validation engineers to aid in their technical development. * Drive validation ... pre-silicon verification or Design, particularly in CPU, SOC, or chipset domains * 1+ years of ...
Mentor junior validation engineers to aid in their technical development. * Drive validation ... pre-silicon verification or Design, particularly in CPU, SOC, or chipset domains * 1+ years of ...
Mentor junior validation engineers to aid in their technical development. * Drive validation ... pre-silicon verification or Design, particularly in CPU, SOC, or chipset domains * 1+ years of ...
Mentor junior validation engineers to aid in their technical development. * Drive validation ... pre-silicon verification or Design, particularly in CPU, SOC, or chipset domains * 1+ years of ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Silicon Validation Engineer Job Location: Raleigh NC Job Type: Contract * You will be responsible for all or parts of the following areas: * Bring up, validate, and characterize high-speed D2D and ...
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Raleigh, NC · On-site
Silicon Validation Engineer Job Location: Raleigh NC Job Type: Contract * You will be responsible for all or parts of the following areas: * Bring up, validate, and characterize high-speed D2D and ...
We are actively seeking Post Silicon Validation Engineer Ethernet for one of our client, Please share your resume with current location & full contact info Job Title: Post Silicon Validation Engineer ...
We are actively seeking Post Silicon Validation Engineer Ethernet for one of our client, Please share your resume with current location & full contact info Job Title: Post Silicon Validation Engineer ...
Austin, TX · On-site
San Diego and San Jose, California or Austin, Texas NXP is seeking our next HW Validation Engineer for silicon validation who will drive and contribute to both pre-silicon and post-silicon validation ...
Austin, TX · On-site
San Diego and San Jose, California or Austin, Texas NXP is seeking our next HW Validation Engineer for silicon validation who will drive and contribute to both pre-silicon and post-silicon validation ...
We are actively seeking Post Silicon Validation Engineer Ethernet for one of our client, Please share your resume with current location & full contact info Job Title: Post Silicon Validation Engineer ...
We are actively seeking Post Silicon Validation Engineer Ethernet for one of our client, Please share your resume with current location & full contact info Job Title: Post Silicon Validation Engineer ...
... to engineer test content for new CPU features • Create CPU validation test plans, ensuring all ... pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards) • Debug functional silicon failures ...
... to engineer test content for new CPU features • Create CPU validation test plans, ensuring all ... pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards) • Debug functional silicon failures ...
... to engineer test content for new CPU features • Create CPU validation test plans, ensuring all ... pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards) • Debug functional silicon failures ...
... to engineer test content for new CPU features • Create CPU validation test plans, ensuring all ... pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards) • Debug functional silicon failures ...
As a DDR Silicon Validation Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, performing critical lab characterization and validation of advanced analog and mixed-signal embedded circuits. This ...
As a DDR Silicon Validation Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, performing critical lab characterization and validation of advanced analog and mixed-signal embedded circuits. This ...
Post silicon Validation engineer Exp: 10+ years Location: Sanjose Key Skills: Post Silicon Validation,Oscilloscope, Multimeters, Analyzers, PCIe, Ethernet, Python, Perl * Conduct initial power-on ...
Post silicon Validation engineer Exp: 10+ years Location: Sanjose Key Skills: Post Silicon Validation,Oscilloscope, Multimeters, Analyzers, PCIe, Ethernet, Python, Perl * Conduct initial power-on ...
Position: Post silicon Validation engineer Exp: 10+ years Location: Sanjose,CA Key Skills: Post Silicon Validation, Oscilloscope, Multimeters, Analyzers, PCIe, Ethernet, Python, Perl * Conduct ...
Position: Post silicon Validation engineer Exp: 10+ years Location: Sanjose,CA Key Skills: Post Silicon Validation, Oscilloscope, Multimeters, Analyzers, PCIe, Ethernet, Python, Perl * Conduct ...
Post Silicon Validation Engineer Location: Austin TX/ Sunnyvale CA - Work Mode: 100 % Onsite Salary: Market- Negotiable for right fit FTE/Fulltime-Immediate start What you will be doing: * Validate ...
Post Silicon Validation Engineer Location: Austin TX/ Sunnyvale CA - Work Mode: 100 % Onsite Salary: Market- Negotiable for right fit FTE/Fulltime-Immediate start What you will be doing: * Validate ...
... to engineer test content for new CPU features • Create CPU validation test plans, ensuring all ... pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards) • Debug functional silicon failures ...
... to engineer test content for new CPU features • Create CPU validation test plans, ensuring all ... pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards) • Debug functional silicon failures ...
... to engineer test content for new CPU features • Create CPU validation test plans, ensuring all ... pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards) • Debug functional silicon failures ...
... to engineer test content for new CPU features • Create CPU validation test plans, ensuring all ... pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards) • Debug functional silicon failures ...
... to engineer test content for new CPU features • Create CPU validation test plans, ensuring all ... pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards) • Debug functional silicon failures ...
... to engineer test content for new CPU features • Create CPU validation test plans, ensuring all ... pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards) • Debug functional silicon failures ...
... to engineer test content for new CPU features • Create CPU validation test plans, ensuring all ... pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards) • Debug functional silicon failures ...
... to engineer test content for new CPU features • Create CPU validation test plans, ensuring all ... pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards) • Debug functional silicon failures ...
... to engineer test content for new CPU features • Create CPU validation test plans, ensuring all ... pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards) • Debug functional silicon failures ...
... to engineer test content for new CPU features • Create CPU validation test plans, ensuring all ... pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards) • Debug functional silicon failures ...
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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.
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.
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.
$120K - $135K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 17 days ago
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Silicon Validation Engineer
San Jose, CA, USA
Full-Time/Permanent
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