Hardware Engineering and R&D - Hardware Design Engineer 4

Job#: 2084633

Job Description:

? Senior Electrical Validation Engineer - ASIC SoC

Location: Microsoft SVC

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Senior (8+ years)

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
? About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Electrical Validation Engineer to lead and execute electrical validation efforts for complex ASIC System-on-Chip (SoC) designs. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in memory technologies, compliance testing, and hardware-software integration, who thrives in a collaborative lab environment and is passionate about advancing validation methodologies.
? Key Responsibilities

• Drive electrical validation of advanced ASIC SoC components, ensuring robust performance and compliance.
• Perform detailed electrical characterization of DDR2, DDR3, LPDDR3, and DDR4 memory interfaces in accordance with JEDEC standards.
• Measure and analyze critical timing parameters and jitter across memory clock, DQS, DQ, and address buses.
• Debug electrical issues and provide actionable insights to cross-functional engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain tools for hardware testing, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and manage external boards and equipment.
• Innovate and implement new methodologies and tools to enhance validation efficiency.
• Understand and support memory controller functionality and PHY initialization flows.

? Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in electrical characterization and compliance testing.
• Minimum 4 years of programming experience in C/C++, Python, Perl, or PowerShell.
• Minimum 4 years of collaborative lab experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in electrical compliance memory pattern generation and analysis.
• Strong familiarity with PCIE, DDR, JTAG, UART, and other industry-standard interfaces.
• Solid understanding of circuit boards, processors, chips, and electronic systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and a strong team player.

? Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8-10 years of relevant industry experience in ASIC SoC validation and testing.

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EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.