About the role

Location

San Diego, CA - Hybrid: 4 days in office, Friday remote
Our Team: Semtech Corporation is a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for high-end consumer, enterprise computing, communications, and industrial equipment. As our future market opportunities have increased in recent years, we have continued to invest in disruptive analog platforms and have created innovative
new solutions
for a wide range of
leading-edge
products.
The Sensing Product Group
located
in our San Diego office has unique
expertise
in system - level platform solutions for Sensing Products including Touch & Proximity. These are leading edge low power touch-interface solutions integrated with highly
accurate
ADCs for enhanced sensing performance. These ultra-small, feature-rich sensing systems are
optimized
for a wide range of battery-powered, portable applications such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, wearables, handheld
devices
and other consumer , industrial or automotive
control applications.

Job Summary

The Validation Engineer

is responsible for
pre- and post-silicon validation of mixed-signal integrated circuits
(ICs) . Pre-silicon responsibilities include hardware emulation, FPGA prototyping, lab
testing
and
debug . Post-silicon responsibilities encompass
IC
bring-up, hardware-firmware debug, bench characterization of
analog
and mixed-signal
performance, and systematic root-cause analysis of silicon and system-level issues. The Silicon Validation Engineer will create test plans, run
and analyze
lab measurements, author characterization reports, and contribute to overall verification coverage closure. The role requires hands-on
proficiency
with lab instruments and measurement setups, combined with strong programming and scripting skills for test automation and data analysis. The Silicon Validation Engineer will
interface closely with
design, verification, product/test, and applications teams throughout the product development cycle.

Responsibilities

Validate pre-silicon
and post-silicon

hardware and software/firmware developed by the design team to achieve target specifications
.

Define,

debug

and

operate

FPGA prototyping platforms for pre-silicon emulation and

validations . Lead silicon validation test plan

for IC designs , develop lab hardware and

evaluation

setup,

drive bring-up and debug, run and analyze measurements
.

Develop tests that exercise the features of the design under test. Write scripts and instrument drivers to automate the validation.

Leverage AI-assisted development tools and workflows for lab measurement automation, data analysis, and prototyping.

Execute analog and mixed-signal performance characterization across corner conditions. Correlate measured with

design expected

results. Design and develop fixtures and other components to support validation . Analyze findings, debug

hardware and

software/firmware, and report to the design team
.

Author test plans, characterization reports, and

documentation

for

reviews . Interface with system, digita l, software/firmware , analog,

verification

and cross - functional team s . Provide

t echnical support

test ,

product ,

and application engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

5 + years
of work experience
in
hardware
and
software
validation of semiconductors, electronic components, or similar
B.S. or

M.S. in E

lectrical or

Computer

Engineering

Strong
analytical , synthe sis
and
problem-solving
skills
Hands-on e xperience with
lab instruments -
logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, supplies, multimeters
-
and the associated measurement methods
Proficiency
in C/C++, scripting languages (Python), SW development, embedded systems
Experience with
standard
hardware
protocols
( e.g.

I2C

,
I3C, SPI,
MIPI,
GPIB , JTAG , PCIe, etc. )
Exposure to
development boards,

processors, microcontrollers, and FPGAs (e.g. AMD
Vivado, etc.
)

Independent, self-motivated, rigorous, team player and able to follow through

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Willing and able to work onsite in San Diego, California

Desired

Qualifications

Experience with integrated circuit bring-up, pre/post-silicon validation , digital
systems
Experience in
AI
coding tools
( e.g.

Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot)

and associated workflows

Experience with MCU - based systems ( e.g.

ARM, RISC-V, PIC, STM32)

Knowledge of RTL ( S ystem V erilog , Verilog, VHDL), FPGA tools , or

Matlab

Familiarity with analog/mixed-signal circuit concepts and testing techniques
Experience with version control systems (Git) and scripted regression frameworks
The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may
be required
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.
All duties and responsibilities are essential
job
functions and requirements and are subject to
possible modification
to
reasonably accommodate
individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an EEO
employer

M/F/D/V. We

maintain
a drug-free workplace.
A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $ 94,000
- $ 134,000 USD .  There are several factors taken into consideration in
determining
base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills,
education
and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.
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Silicon Validation Engineer