Post Silicon Verification/Validation Engineer

Role Overview

Own the bring‑up, validation, and characterization of new silicon devices from first samples through production ramp. Act as a bridge between design, DFT/test, and product/yield engineering, ensuring devices meet functional, performance, and reliability specifications. Debug silicon behavior, run detailed characterization, and provide deep root‑cause analysis when results deviate from simulation or expected design targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in post‑silicon validation, silicon debug, or product/validation engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with silicon bring‑up and failure analysis.
• Experience with verification, simulation and debugging at system, chip, and block level.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams (Design, Test, Product, Yield).
• Experience working in NPI environments and early silicon phases is a plus.
• Background in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or Computer Engineering.
• Typically 3–8+ years of experience in post‑silicon validation, design verification, or product engineering.
• Experience in memory products (DRAM, NAND, or high‑speed interfaces) is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working in both lab environment (hands‑on debugging) and data analysis/scripting environment.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with curiosity for root‑cause analysis.
• Able to bridge design intent and real silicon behavior.
• Good communication skills to clearly present debug findings and drive resolution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between Test/Product Engineering and Design teams.
• Define and implement Design Verification methods and strategies to ensure product performance and reliability.
• Develop and specify preliminary DDR4 test program blocks based on simulated test cases.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize test coverage and efficiency.
• Support lab activities, including debugging, wafer probing, µprobing, and test execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of verification processes and tools.
• Define DFT strategies and implement with Design automated test modes, m‑BIST.