Post-Silicon Validation Engineer at Etched.ai

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductors, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

7–12 years of experience in post-silicon validation, bring-up, and debug of complex SoCs
Proven expertise in early silicon bring-up, debug, and system-level validation
Deep understanding of board-level interfaces and peripheral protocols
Proficiency in C, Python, and scripting for validation automation
Hands-on experience with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
Familiarity with firmware, bootloaders, and low-level silicon debug environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills across hardware and software disciplines
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead early silicon bring-up, including boot, initialization, and system-level debug
Diagnose complex silicon issues across RTL, firmware, and hardware layers
Collaborate with design, verification, and board teams to root-cause and resolve issues
Validate and characterize custom IP blocks and accelerator components
Execute performance validation, stress testing, and corner-case analysis for compute units
Develop and maintain post-silicon validation infrastructure, automation, and regression frameworks
Use lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, analyzers, BERTs, pattern generators) for detailed signal and system characterization
Define validation strategies, coverage metrics, and signoff criteria across subsystems
Work cross-functionally with RTL, DFT, ATE, firmware, and architecture teams to ensure smooth pre- to post-silicon transitions
Provide feedback on test escapes, yield issues, and errata to guide silicon revisions and firmware updates

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Post-Silicon ValidationSilicon Bring-upRTL DebugFirmware DebugHardware DebugOscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersBERTPattern GeneratorsStress TestingPerformance CharacterizationDFTATEAutomation FrameworksRegression Testing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What experience level is required for this role?

The role requires 7–12 years of experience in post-silicon validation, bring-up, and debug of complex SoCs.

What key skills are needed for the Post-Silicon Validation Engineer position?

Required skills include proven expertise in early silicon bring-up, debug, and system-level validation; proficiency in C, Python, and scripting for validation automation; hands-on experience with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers; and deep understanding of board-level interfaces and peripheral protocols.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What education and additional qualifications make a strong candidate?

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field is required (Master’s preferred), along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Nice-to-have experience includes low-speed peripheral interfaces like I2C/SPI, high-speed protocols like PCIe, memory subsystems, and AI/ML accelerators.

Etched.ai

Develops servers for transformer inference

About Etched.ai

The company specializes in developing powerful servers for transformer inference, utilizing transformer architecture integrated into their chips to achieve highly efficient and advanced technology. The main technologies used in the product are transformer architecture and advanced chip integration.

Cupertino, CA, USAHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$5.4MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

HardwareIndustries

11-50Employees