FPGA Silicon Validation Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description:

Own FPGA post-silicon validation for assigned domains/products: lead design bring-up, plan and execute PVT and non-PVT testing including regression, build scalable design/test automation, and drive debug to closure. High individual ownership with strong cross-team collaboration (DV, IPSS, Customer Support).

Key responsibilities

• Lead design bring-up on FPGA/silicon:
• Own validation covering PVT (corners, voltage/temp sweeps, fmax/margin, stress) and non-PVT (functional, feature, system)
• Define, maintain, and scale regression suites (content, automation, overnight runs, fail triage, exit criteria)
• Architect and deliver design/test automation in Python, Tcl, and C
• Use RTL and on-chip debug to root-cause failures across HW, timing, firmware, and board
• Set test plans, coverage expectations, and validation exit criteria for assigned work
• Defines and delivers continuous improvement of silicon validation environment and methodologies
• Debugs and resolves silicon bring up issues, documents the solutions, troubleshoots, and debugs silicon from prototype to production.
• Partner with DV, IPSS, and Customer Support on correlation, integration, and customer/field issues
• Mentor junior engineers; review bring-up quality, regression health, and documentation
• Represent validation in milestone reviews and technical escalations

Preferred

• Depth in one or more of: Ethernet, ANLT, PTP, D-PHY, CPRI, JESD, SerialLite, DP, HDMI, SATA, SAS
• Thermal chamber / shmoo / margin characterization
• Board/schematic literacy; basic SI/PI for high-speed links
• Mentored juniors or led a validation workstream
• Emulation or pre-si to post-si correlation experience

Soft skills

• Self-motivated technical owner for domain/product validation outcomes
• Strong individual contributor who delivers with limited oversight
• Effective team collaborator across DV, IPSS, Customer Support, and design

Qualifications:

• B.E. / B.Tech / M.S. in ECE, EE, Computer Engineering, or related
• 5–8 years experience in post-silicon / FPGA / HW validation or protocol bring-up, aligned to Grade 6 / 7
• Proven ownership of design bring-up and HW validation through production-quality outcomes
• Hands-on PVT and regression planning, execution, and fail analysis
• Strong HW knowledge plus automation in Python, Tcl, and C
• Solid RTL debug ability (Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL)
• FPGA tool and lab proficiency (JTAG/debug, scopes/analyzers, protocol tools as applicable)
• Demonstrated collaboration with DV, IP/integration (IPSS or equivalent), and customer-facing teams
• Clear technical writing for plans, bugs, and status

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location:

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.