Description
We are seeking a Silicon Validation/Characterization Engineer to join our team in Nepean, Ontario, Canada. As a leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, Synopsys enables customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products.
The successful candidate will have experience in bringing silicon to life, and be comfortable in the lab with an oscilloscope in one hand and a Python script in the other. The role involves working on the first-silicon bring-up and validation for DDR6, DDR5, LPDDR6/X, LPDDR5/5X, MRDIMM, and HBM test chips and evaluation platforms.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing validation plans covering functionality, parametric characterization, margin analysis, and reliability testing
- Performing electrical characterization including eye diagram analysis, jitter measurements, and signal integrity metrics
- Driving systematic debug and root cause analysis of silicon, firmware, board, and test infrastructure issues
- Building automated validation frameworks and reusable test infrastructure using Python, C/C++, and scripting tools
- Participating in the development of multilayer PCB designs for silicon characterization platforms
- Generating characterization reports and presenting silicon performance data to stakeholders and customers
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related discipline
- 3+ years of semiconductor industry experience in silicon validation, characterization, test, or product engineering
- Strong understanding of DDR/LPDDR/HBM protocols, high-speed interfaces, and digital and mixed-signal semiconductor design concepts
- Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, and C/C++
In return, we offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits, including a base salary range of $93,000 - $139,000.