IC Validation Engineer
IC Validation Engineer This is a chance to join a team working at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and system-level engineering, validating cutting-edge silicon products used in high-performance computing, storage, and next-generation system architectures. You will work hands-on with prototype silicon, emulation platforms, embedded firmware, and state-of-the-art lab equipment. If you enjoy debugging complex system interactions, writing low-level code, and working directly with hardware, this role gives you the rare opportunity to do all three. We are hiring across junior, mid, senior, and staff levels. Whether you are early in your career or a seasoned validation engineer, there is room to grow and make an impact.
What You Will Do:
- Develop and execute validation test plans for emulation platforms and prototype silicon
- Write and debug embedded C/C++ firmware and/or host-side applications for system-level validation
- Build Python-based automation scripts to control protocol exercisers and lab equipment
- Work hands-on in the lab with logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other validation tools
- Collaborate with firmware, software, FPGA emulation, and hardware design teams
- Drive system-level debug, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution across hardware + firmware boundaries
- Support initial silicon bring-up, reference board validation, and system integration
- Contribute to engineering documentation, technical notes, and internal knowledge sharing
- Present technical findings to engineering teams and help onboard others to new product behavior
- Who Thrives Here
- Validation engineers
- Embedded firmware engineers who want to transition into validation
- System-level engineers who enjoy hardware + software interaction
- Hands-on lab engineers who love working with real silicon and real equipment
If you have ever debugged a tricky hardware/firmware interaction and loved it, you will fit right in.
Required
SkillsCoding skills in any language (C is a bonus!)Hands-on lab experience with logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc. Embedded firmware experience: system drivers, low-level FW, or board bring-upSolid understanding of computer architecture and system-level execution
Nice to Have:
- ARM architecture familiarityPCIe (Gen3/4/5) protocol knowledge
- Linux development or debug experience
- Python automation experience
- Exposure to emulation platforms or FPGA prototyping
- CompensationEngineer: up to $210k total package - $100-120k base + 15% bonus + stocks
- Senior Engineer: up to $280k total package - $120-146k base + 20% bonus + stocks
- Staff Engineer: up to $400k total package - $150-180k base + 25% bonus + stocks
Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insuranceFSA and HSA401k with 6% matchESPPFlexible/Unlimited PTOAnnual bonus from 15-30% (depending on your level)VERY generous stocks!