Job Title: Silicon Validation Engineer
Job Location: Raleigh NC
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
You will be responsible for all or parts of the following areas:
Bring up validate and characterize high-speed D2D and SERDES in new and existing silicon chips.
Bench software and hardware integration bench setup
Develop test methods to evaluate performance and calculate operating margins of high-speed serial interfaces across various conditions.
Collaborate with design teams to improve testability and define test infrastructure logic.
Write software routines (e.g. Python C/C) to bring up and validate D2D and SERDES IPs and integrate drivers with software teams.
Analyze test results and document findings to provide insights and recommendations.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Computer Engineering or a related field.
7 years of experience working with D2D and SERDES platforms.
Knowledge of high-speed D2D and SERDES architectures (e.g. NRZ PAM4) and protocols.
Experience with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers and BERTs.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with SERDES calibration and understanding of signal integrity.
Familiarity with high-speed protocols like UCIe Ethernet and PCIe.
Ability to write comprehensive test reports and analyze boundary conditions.