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Synopsys

Silicon Validation Engineer - 18316

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$166K - $249K/yr

Lead a cross-functional Silicon Validation Engineering team that includes analog designers and ... Oversee silicon bring-up, debug, and characterization in a state-of-the-art test lab with high ...

Synopsys

Silicon Validation Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

Debug silicon behavior and supporting hardware when test results do not match expectations, tracing ... Validate SerDes PHY IP that ships in high-volume SoCs across automotive, data center, and consumer ...

Synopsys, Inc.

Lead a cross-functional Silicon Validation Engineering team that includes analog designers and hardware engineers working on high-speed SerDes PHY validation * Oversee silicon bring-up, debug, and ...

Synopsys

Silicon Validation Manager

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

Lead a cross-functional Silicon Validation Engineering team that includes analog designers and hardware engineers working on high-speed SerDes PHY validation * Oversee silicon bring-up, debug, and ...

Graphcore

Principal System Debug Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Debug issues discovered during server rack bring-up, post-silicon validation, and production phases ... Mentor engineers and promote best practices in system validation and debug methodologies. Required ...

Qualcomm

SoC Debug Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$140K - $210K/yr

Qualcomm's Silicon Validation team is part of the central SoC digital hardware organization ... We are currently seeking a candidate for the position of SoC Debug Engineer In this role, the ...

Etched

Silicon Validation Engineer, Software

San Jose, CA · On-site

$2.0K/mo

Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and motivated Silicon Validation Firmware Engineer to develop ... Perform deep-dive debug of silicon issues spanning firmware, RTL, electrical, protocol, and system ...

Etched

Silicon Validation Engineer, Software

San Jose, CA · On-site

$2.0K/mo

Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and motivated Silicon Validation Firmware Engineer to develop ... Perform deep-dive debug of silicon issues spanning firmware, RTL, electrical, protocol, and system ...

Lattice

Silicon Validation Engineer 5

San Jose, CA · On-site

Drive new silicon product bring-up, validation, debug to asses IP functionality/performance ... Electrical Engineering degree with a strong desire to pursue an engineering career in Silicon ...

Staffingine LLC

Silicon Validation Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Silicon Validation Engineer Job Location: Raleigh NC Job Type: Contract * You will be responsible ... Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills: * Experience with SERDES calibration ...

Synopsys, Inc.

Debug silicon behavior and supporting hardware when test results do not match expectations, tracing ... Validate SerDes PHY IP that ships in high-volume SoCs across automotive, data center, and consumer ...

Apple

Silicon Validation Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

As a DDR Silicon Validation Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, performing ... Success in this position requires a hands-on approach to debugging complex silicon issues and a ...

Synopsys, Inc.

Silicon Validation Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

Debug silicon behavior and supporting hardware when test results do not match expectations, tracing ... Validate SerDes PHY IP that ships in high-volume SoCs across automotive, data center, and consumer ...

Advanced Micro Devices

Experience of post silicon validation methodologies * Experience of developing programming ... Debug techniques and methodologies ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS * Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical ...

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Silicon Validation Debug Engineers are professionals who test and debug new semiconductor chips and integrated circuits before they go to market. They work closely with design and verification teams to ensure that silicon prototypes function as intended, identify any issues, and develop solutions for hardware bugs. Their role involves using specialized equipment and software to analyze chip behavior, run validation tests, and document any discrepancies. This ensures the reliability and performance of electronic devices that use these chips.

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Silicon Validation Engineer - 18316

Hillsboro, OR • On-site

Synopsys
Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Wholesalers • 10K+ employees
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$166K - $249K/yr

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Job description

General Information
Job Title
Silicon Validation Manager
Job ID
18316
City
Hillsboro
State/Province
Oregon
Date Posted
04-Aug-2026
Job Category
Engineering
Job Subcategory
Validation / Verification Eng
Hire Type
Employee
Remote Eligible
No
Base Salary Range: $166000 - $249000
Descriptions & Requirements
Job Description and Requirements
We Are
Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.
You Are
You have spent years in the lab with oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test boards that either prove your design works or send you back to the schematic. Managing a validation team is not about standing back and delegating, it is about knowing when a waveform looks wrong, when a debug path is heading into a dead end, and when your team needs air cover to finish the job right. You have debugged enough high-speed SerDes PHYs to know that the hardest problems do not show up in simulation, they show up at 3pm on a Friday when the board is misbehaving and the root cause could be anywhere from the substrate to the test fixture.
Leading people energizes you. You know how to manage a mix of analog designers who think in transfer functions and hardware engineers who think in bring-up sequences, and you can translate between those worlds without losing either group. You do not micromanage, but you also do not disappear. When someone is stuck, you ask the right question or point them to the right tool, and when a test plan is missing a corner case, you catch it before it becomes a schedule slip.
You have opinions about how validation should be done, and you are not afraid to push back when timelines, resources, or test coverage do not line up with reality. At Synopsys, you will lead a team building and validating some of the highest-speed analog IP in the industry, and what you deliver will directly enable customer success.
What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead a cross-functional Silicon Validation Engineering team that includes analog designers and hardware engineers working on high-speed SerDes PHY validation
  • Oversee silicon bring-up, debug, and characterization in a state-of-the-art test lab with high-speed equipment including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and custom test boards
  • Review and approve characterization test plans, debug strategies, and detailed test reports that meet project timelines and quality standards
  • Coordinate the design and bring-up of test boards and hardware solutions to support silicon testing, debugging, and performance characterization
  • Mentor team members on debugging techniques, circuit behavior analysis, and professional development, creating a culture of technical rigor and knowledge sharing
  • Work with analog design, product engineering, and IP release teams to align validation milestones with product schedules and customer delivery commitments
  • Drive process improvements in validation workflows, test automation, and lab infrastructure to increase team efficiency and test coverage

The Impact You Will Have
  • Enable Synopsys customers to integrate high-speed SerDes IP into their SoCs with confidence, backed by thorough silicon validation and characterization data
  • Reduce time to market for SerDes PHY IP by catching and resolving silicon issues early through disciplined debug and test execution
  • Build a validation team that consistently delivers high-quality test reports, accurate performance data, and actionable insights that feed back into design improvements
  • Strengthen the feedback loop between silicon validation and analog design, ensuring lessons learned in the lab directly improve next-generation IP
  • Expand validation capabilities and lab infrastructure to support increasingly complex high-speed interfaces including NRZ, PAM4, and emerging protocols
  • Mentor engineers who go on to lead validation efforts across Synopsys IP portfolios, raising the technical bar across the organization
  • Contribute to Synopsys Silicon IP's reputation for delivering proven, production-ready IP that meets the performance, power, and reliability requirements of leading semiconductor companies

What You'll Need
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in analog IC design, validation, or characterization, with significant hands-on work on high-speed circuits
  • 3+ years of people management experience leading engineering teams, ideally in a validation, test, or hardware engineering context
  • Deep debugging skills and fluency with lab equipment including high-speed oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, and custom test fixtures
  • Strong understanding of high-speed SerDes architectures, signal integrity, and analog circuit behavior under real-world test conditions
  • Experience with interface protocols such as USB, PCI Express, SATA, Ethernet, and familiarity with NRZ and PAM4 encoding is a plus
  • Scripting or programming experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for test automation and data analysis is a plus

Who You Are
  • You can walk into a lab, look at a waveform on the scope, and know within two questions whether the issue is in the silicon, the board, or the test setup
  • You manage people by clearing obstacles, asking the right technical questions, and knowing when to let your team work and when to step in
  • You write and review test reports that are detailed enough for a design team to act on and clear enough for a customer-facing engineer to understand
  • You push back when a test plan is incomplete, a schedule is unrealistic, or a corner case is being ignored, and you do it in a way that keeps the team moving forward
  • You are comfortable presenting validation results, debug findings, and risk assessments to senior engineering leadership and product management
  • You treat your lab and test infrastructure like a product, you invest in the right tools, maintain equipment, and build processes that scale as the team grows

The Team You'll Be Part Of
You will lead the Silicon Validation Engineering team within Synopsys Silicon IP, focused on high-speed SerDes PHY development. Your team works in a state-of-the-art test lab and collaborates closely with analog design, product engineering, and IP release teams. The group is responsible for bringing up silicon, characterizing performance across process and environmental corners, and delivering the validation data that enables customer adoption of Synopsys SerDes IP. Your recruiter will share more about the broader Silicon IP organization and how this team fits into product development cycles.
Rewards and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.
At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.
In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.
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Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is the Silicon to Software partner for creative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every single day. As the world's 15th largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software quality and security solutions. Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer building advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require the highest quality and security, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver exceptional, secure products for the era of connected everything. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has approximately 113 offices located throughout North America, South America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Since 1986, Synopsys has been at the heart of accelerating electronics innovation with engineers around the world having used Synopsys technology to successfully design and create billions of chips and systems that are found in the electronics that people rely on every single day.

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Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Mountain View, CA, US

Year founded

1986

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