Staff Engineer - Post Silicon Validation
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
Synopsys is seeking a Staff Engineer for Post Silicon Validation in Hyderabad. This role involves validating SerDes IP products like PCIe Gen5/Gen6 and Ethernet, requiring hands-on experience with lab equipment and test automation using Python, MATLAB, and C/C++. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and 3+ years of experience in analog validation of high-speed serial interfaces.
Responsibilities
- Validate post-silicon SerDes IP products including PCIe Gen5/Gen6 and Ethernet across multiple process nodes and customer configurations
- Run compliance testing using PCIe official test specs, capture and analyze signal integrity measurements, and debug failures down to root cause
- Develop and maintain test automation scripts in Python, MATLAB, and C/C++ to drive lab equipment and process measurement data at scale
- Work directly with BERTs, VNAs, high-speed oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers to characterize analog performance of multi-gigabit serial links
- Collaborate with analog designers, digital designers, and applications engineers to reproduce customer-reported issues and validate design fixes in silicon
- Document test results, create characterization reports, and present findings to cross-functional teams and customers
- Support FPGA-based prototyping and early bring-up activities when new IP variants are being validated before tapeout
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, VLSI, or equivalent hands-on experience
- 3+ years of post-silicon validation experience, specifically analog validation of high-speed serial interfaces
- Demonstrated experience with PCIe compliance testing and signal integrity measurements on live silicon
- Working knowledge of high-speed protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, USB, or JESD204, including hands-on bring-up and debug
- Proficiency with lab equipment including BERTs, VNAs, high-speed oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers, and a solid understanding of what each tool actually measures
- Strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, and C/C++ for test automation and data analysis
Desired Qualifications
- FPGA prototyping experience is a significant plus and will set you apart
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits
- Total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings
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Company
Synopsys Inc
Job Posted
1 week ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Hyderabad, India
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
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