Design Engineer - Validation

Responsibilities

• Integrate prototype SoC hardware and firmware into complete system solutions using emulation platforms and validation boards
• Develop, execute, and document feature-level tests to validate SoC hardware blocks and system operation against design specs
• Build and maintain validation infrastructure, including FPGAs, embedded software, device drivers, and test scripts
• Develop block, subsystem, and system-level test firmware and integrate them into automated test suites
• Lead technical activities and mentor junior engineers within the validation team
• Identify, report, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve hardware and firmware bugs
• Run complex investigations in the lab using high-speed test equipment and AI-based tools to improve efficiency

Requirements

• 3–10 years of relevant silicon or SoC validation experience (pre- and/or post-silicon)
• Strong programming and scripting skills in C, C++, and Python or Tcl
• Hands-on lab experience with high-speed test equipment such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers
• Demonstrated SoC system-level debug skills across firmware, hardware, schematics, and FPGA environments
• Strong foundation in data communications theory and high-speed signal fundamentals
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SoC performance validation, tuning, and PCIe compliance testing
• Familiarity with prototype board bring-up, schematic reading, and high-speed SERDES testing
• Knowledge of protocols including PCIe, DDR4/5, SAS, SATA, I2C, and SPI
• Experience with pre-silicon emulation and MIPS-based firmware development
• Proficiency with FPGA tools, VHDL/Verilog, or RTOS/ThreadX

Benefits

• Competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments
• Comprehensive health benefits starting on day one
• Retirement savings plans
• Industry-leading IESPP program

About the Company

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor company that designs technology that powers the world. Our Data Center Solutions team delivers high-performance storage controllers, NVMe SSD controllers, and PCIe switches used in cloud storage and enterprise data centers. We foster a culture of trust, empowerment, and innovation.