Location: San Jose, CA
Experience: 8+ years (8–10 years preferred)
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Engineering (CE)
We are looking for an experienced Validation Engineer to join a highly technical engineering team focused on processor silicon interface validation, with a strong emphasis on power management, electrical characterization, and functional validation.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing and executing platform-level validation test plans, debugging processor and PC platform I/O interfaces, and working with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Candidates with SerDes and optical link validation experience, particularly optical link system-level validation, are highly preferred.
Develop comprehensive electrical and functional test plans for processor interface validation.
Execute validation test plans for client processors using hardware and software validation tools.
Perform electrical characterization, functional testing, and debugging of new processor silicon interfaces.
Troubleshoot processor and PC platform I/O interface issues, including power management-related functionality.
Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, schematics, and layout documentation to analyze and resolve validation issues.
Provide technical input into platform definition and review platform designs used for processor silicon validation.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to identify, investigate, and resolve technical issues.
Provide technical guidance and training to junior engineers and technicians.
8+ years of relevant experience in processor, silicon, hardware, or platform validation.
Strong experience developing and executing platform-level electrical and functional test plans.
Hands-on experience debugging processor and PC platform I/O interfaces.
Experience with electrical characterization and processor I/O interface validation.
Proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and hardware/software validation tools.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and PCB layout documentation.
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
SerDes validation experience.
Optical link validation, especially optical link system-level validation.
Processor silicon I/O interface electrical characterization.
Power management interface validation.
Experience working in a processor or semiconductor hardware validation lab.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 8–10 years of relevant experience; or
Master’s degree in a related engineering discipline with 8+ years of directly relevant experience.
An advanced degree is a plus.
