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Job Title: Silicon Validation Engineer
Job Location: Raleigh NC
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
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You will be responsible for all or parts of the following areas:
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Bring up, validate, and characterize high-speed D2D and SERDES in new and existing silicon chips.
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Bench software and hardware integration, bench setup
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Develop test methods to evaluate performance and calculate operating margins of high-speed serial interfaces across various conditions.
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Collaborate with design teams to improve testability and define test infrastructure logic.
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Write software routines (e.g., Python, C/C++) to bring up and validate D2D and SERDES IPs and integrate drivers with software teams.
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Analyze test results and document findings to provide insights and recommendations.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
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7+ years of experience working with D2D and SERDES platforms.
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Knowledge of high-speed D2D and SERDES architectures (e.g., NRZ, PAM4) and protocols.
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Experience with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and BERTs.
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Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills:
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Experience with SERDES calibration and understanding of signal integrity.
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Familiarity with high-speed protocols like UCIe, Ethernet and PCIe.
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Ability to write comprehensive test reports and analyze boundary conditions.