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Synopsys

Post-Silicon Validation, Senior Staff Engineer

Synopsys
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senior full-time $127000-$191000 Hillsboro, Oregon

First indexed 7 Oct 2026

Description

We are seeking a Post-Silicon Validation, Senior Staff Engineer at Synopsys.

You will engineer the future with us, focusing on post-silicon electrical validation and characterization strategy for UCIe die-to-die interface IP. You will own the validation and characterization process from test plan definition through silicon sign-off.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the post-silicon electrical validation and characterization strategy for UCIe die-to-die interface IP
  • Architect and develop software solutions for lab automation, result processing, and silicon debug
  • Lead complex debug efforts that span circuit design, package and interposer channel behavior, link training firmware, and protocol layer interactions
  • Support customers directly with the bring up and debug of their silicon
  • Develop characterization methodology for die-to-die links where direct probe access is limited
  • Design and develop UIs and data presentation tools used for customer evaluations, marketing demonstrations, and internal reporting
  • Review and approve the work of other validation engineers, provide technical mentorship and coaching to junior and mid-level team members

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Ensure the reliability and performance of Synopsys' UCIe die-to-die interface IP
  • Deliver validation results and methodology that have measurable impact on department targets
  • Establish the technical foundation and tooling that the validation team builds upon
  • Shorten debug cycles on complex, first-of-a-kind silicon issues
  • Strengthen customer confidence through credible, well-correlated silicon data and compelling evaluation demonstrations
  • Accelerate customer time-to-market by getting their silicon up and running quickly and resolving field issues
  • Grow the next generation of validation engineers through mentorship, technical review, and coaching

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of related experience, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience
  • Extensive hands-on experience in post-silicon validation, characterization, and debug of high-speed mixed-signal interface IP
  • Working knowledge of the UCIe specification
  • Advanced software development capability across multiple languages including Python, C, and C++
  • Demonstrated experience architecting complex software projects
  • Expert-level debug experience with high-speed oscilloscopes, BERTs, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers
  • Experience supporting customer silicon bring up and debug

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs.

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://careers.synopsys.com/job/hillsboro/post-silicon-validation-senior-staff-engineer/44408/101617800512