Silicon Validation Lead – Principal Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead silicon validation of IP functionality and performance to ensure alignment with architectural intent
• Support hardware bring-up and firmware integration for early product-version characterization
• Drive root-cause analysis, workarounds, and fixes for issues uncovered during characterization
• Manage dedicated validation efforts in parallel with characterization activities
• Validate sim-to-silicon performance of algorithms, impairments, and key metrics such as AFE curves
• Provide feedback to system teams for hardware-correlated models and performance tuning
• Develop improvements to SerDes algorithms and configurations to address performance gaps
• Review firmware regression tests for repeatability, drift, and robustness
• Support customer bring-up and drive resolution of silicon debug issues
• Communicate findings to Platform Architects and Product Owners for continuous platform improvement

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 18+ years of experience in silicon validation, high-speed interfaces, and system-level performance analysis
• Expertise in SerDes design and validation, including PCIe/Ethernet protocols
• Strong knowledge of signal integrity, equalization, coding, and CDR architectures
• Hands-on experience with lab validation, debug tools, and sim-to-silicon correlation
• Familiarity with firmware integration and regression testing methodologies

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans
• ETO and FTO programs in addition to company holidays
• Maternity and paternity leave, plus parenting and adoption resources
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
• Regional retirement plans
• Competitive salaries

About the Company

Synopsys drives innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology powers the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, leading in chip design, verification, and IP integration. We are a global leader in semiconductor solutions, working to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.