Senior Silicon Validation Engineer

Team Red Dog is hiring a Senior Silicon Validation Engineer for our client, a leading cloud and software provider and Fortune 50 technology leader. This role offers the opportunity to work on next-generation compute SoCs that power large-scale cloud infrastructure, contributing directly to the validation, testing, debugging, and performance of cutting-edge silicon platforms. The engineer will execute and maintain system-level validation regressions, investigate complex hardware and firmware issues, and collaborate across engineering teams to ensure platform readiness. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with deep silicon validation expertise, PCIe and CXL experience, and a passion for solving challenging system-level engineering problems.

Top Required Skills (Must Haves):

1. Silicon Validation Engineering (3+ years) - Hands-on experience executing, maintaining, and debugging silicon validation test plans, regressions, and system-level validation activities for CPU, SoC, or platform technologies.
2. PCIe, CXL, IO, and Endpoint Validation (3+ years) - Strong understanding of high-speed interfaces, networking and storage endpoints, protocol validation, debugging, and performance analysis.
3. Electrical Validation and Debug (3+ years) - Experience validating SerDes and IO technologies using hardware debug tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, BERT, and related equipment.
4. Python, C, and C++ Development - Ability to develop scripts, automation, diagnostics, and validation tools to support testing, triage, and analysis activities.

Opportunity Overview:

Join a team responsible for validating the state-of-the-art compute silicon that powers modern cloud infrastructure. This role places you at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and software, where you will investigate complex system interactions, validate critical platform functionality, and help ensure the reliability and performance of next-generation technologies before they reach production. Engineers in this group gain exposure to advanced SoC architectures, high-speed interfaces, and large-scale validation environments while working alongside some of the industry's leading silicon experts.

How you will make an impact:
Develop and execute validation test plans for SoC features, subsystems, and platform functionality.
Run, maintain, and analyze silicon system regressions in a lab environment.
Perform functional, stress, performance, and system-level validation testing.
Investigate, isolate, and debug hardware, firmware, and software issues.
Validate PCIe, CXL, IO, networking, storage, and power management functionality.
Review and verify system updates delivered by partner engineering teams.
Analyze test data and communicate findings to stakeholders and development teams.
Utilize industry-standard debug tools to troubleshoot complex platform issues.
Create and maintain scripts, diagnostics, and automation to improve validation efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and readiness.

The expertise you bring:
Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
3+ years of experience in silicon validation, testing, debugging, or related engineering disciplines.
Strong knowledge of PCIe, CXL, IO, networking endpoints, storage endpoints, and system-level validation.
Experience validating SerDes and other high-speed IO technologies.
Understanding of computer architecture, CPU validation, SoC validation, and platform-level functionality.
Experience with BIOS, firmware development, debugging, and system software interactions.
Proficiency in Python, C, and C++ development.
Working knowledge of Verilog.
Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, BERT, and related hardware debug tools.
Ability to read and understand board-level schematics.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to work onsite five days per week in a lab environment in Hillsboro, Oregon.

What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:

Successful candidates bring a strong combination of silicon validation expertise, deep technical curiosity, and hands-on debugging skills. They understand how high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, CXL, and SerDes interact across the SoC, platform, firmware, and software stack, enabling them to quickly identify root causes and drive complex issues to resolution. Engineers who thrive in this environment are highly self-directed, comfortable working with ambiguity, and capable of translating test results into meaningful engineering insights that improve product quality and reliability.

Why Work with Team Red Dog?

At Team Red Dog, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the world's most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills, strengths, and passions-because we believe your career should reflect who you are.

Whether you're looking to grow, pivot, or simply find a place where your work truly matters, we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits, a supportive team, and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love, we're here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join us-and discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.

Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life)
Employer-matched 401K plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Estimated Start Date:
Immediately

Location:
Hillsboro, OR (100% Onsite, lab environment)

Job #: 2536

Job Type and Estimated Duration:
W2 contract opportunity through 9/30/26 to start, with potential for extension up to 18 months subject to performance, budget and client discretion.

Rate:
$62 - $72 per hour

Team Red Dog is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, reach out to , and we will work to ensure an accessible experience. We strictly adhere to federal, state, and local laws to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards, and our final offer will reflect the candidate's location, job-specific skills, experience, and knowledge.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
Team Red Dog is an E-Verify employer.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.
Please no solicitations from C2C or recruiting firms.