Semtech
Silicon Validation Engineer
United States · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerSemtech
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
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 innovativenew solutionsfor a wide range ofleading-edgeproducts.
The Sensing Product Grouplocatedin our San Diego office has uniqueexpertisein system-level platform solutions for Sensing Products including Touch & Proximity. These are leading edge low power touch-interface solutions integrated with highlyaccurateADCs for enhanced sensing performance. These ultra-small, feature-rich sensing systems areoptimizedfor a wide range of battery-powered, portable applications such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, wearables, handhelddevicesand other consumer, industrial or automotivecontrol applications.
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Job Summary:
The Validation Engineeris responsible forpre- and post-silicon validation of mixed-signal integrated circuits(ICs). Pre-silicon responsibilities include hardware emulation, FPGA prototyping, labtestinganddebug. Post-silicon responsibilities encompassICbring-up, hardware-firmware debug, bench characterization ofanalogand mixed-signalperformance, and systematic root-cause analysis of silicon and system-level issues. The Silicon Validation Engineer will create test plans, runand analyzelab measurements, author characterization reports, and contribute to overall verification coverage closure. The role requires hands-onproficiencywith lab instruments and measurement setups, combined with strong programming and scripting skills for test automation and data analysis. The Silicon Validation Engineer willinterface closely withdesign, verification, product/test, and applications teams throughout the product development cycle.
Responsibilities:
Validate pre-siliconand post-siliconhardware and software/firmware developed by the design team to achieve target specifications.
Define,debugandoperateFPGA prototyping platforms for pre-silicon emulation andvalidations.
Lead silicon validation test planfor IC designs, develop lab hardware andevaluationsetup,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 withdesign expectedresults.
Design and develop fixtures and other components to support validation.
Analyze findings, debughardware andsoftware/firmware, and report to the design team.
Author test plans, characterization reports, anddocumentationforreviews.
Interface with system, digital, software/firmware, analog,verificationand cross-functional teams.
Providetechnical supporttotest,product,and application engineers.
Minimum Qualifications:
5+ yearsof work experienceinhardwareandsoftwarevalidation of semiconductors, electronic components, or similar
B.S. orM.S. in Electrical orComputerEngineering
Stronganalytical, synthesisandproblem-solvingskills
Hands-on experience withlab instruments -logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, supplies, multimeters-and the associated measurement methods
Proficiencyin C/C++, scripting languages (Python), SW development, embedded systems
Experience withstandardhardwareprotocols(e.g.I2C,I3C, SPI,MIPI,GPIB, JTAG, PCIe, etc.)
Exposure todevelopment 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
DesiredQualifications:
Experience with integrated circuit bring-up, pre/post-silicon validation, digitalsystems
Experience inAIcoding 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 (SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL), FPGA tools, orMatlab
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 maybe requiredto perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.
All duties and responsibilities are essentialjobfunctions and requirements and are subject topossible modificationtoreasonably accommodateindividuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an EEOemployerM/F/D/V. Wemaintaina 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 indeterminingbase salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills,educationand experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.
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