IC Validation Engineer

IC Validation Engineer - Base salary $100-180K + bonus + stockPosition OverviewWe are seeking either an Individual Contributor IC Validation Engineer or a Firmware Engineer who is interested in moving into IC validation.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute IC validation plans and test strategies to verify functional, performance, and power requirements for new silicon and revisions.Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware (C/C++) and python-based test automation frameworks and validation tools.Implement and run system-level and protocol-specific tests (for example PCIe, configuration space checks, LTSSM sequences) to validate interoperability and compliance.Perform hardware and firmware bring-up on target boards: load firmware, configure devices, verify enumeration and system integration.Use FW debuggers, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers and other lab instrumentation to perform root-cause analysis and isolate failures across HW/FW boundaries.Develop and maintain board-level bring-up procedures, interpret schematics, and collaborate with PCB and board design teams to resolve hardware-related issues.Create, run and extend regression suites, continuous integration jobs, and automated reporting to ensure ongoing silicon quality.Collaborate with SoC architects, validation, firmware, and driver teams to triage bugs, propose fixes, and verify resolutions.Mentor and guide junior validation engineers, share best practices for debugging, test design and automation.Document test plans, bug reports, and validation results, and present findings to engineering stakeholders and program management.QualificationsBS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering.2+ years of hands-on experience in IC validation, silicon bring-up, or related hardware validation roles (senior IC validation experience preferred) **OR** firmware engineering experience plus a desire to get into IC validation.Proven firmware development experience in embedded C/C++ for device bring-up and test harnesses.Proficient in Python for test automation, data collection, and result analysis.Strong debugging skills across firmware and hardware using FW debuggers, logic analyzers and protocol analyzers.Experience with system drivers, board-level bring-up, reading schematics and PCB concepts.Familiarity with ARM architecture and general computer architecture concepts.Experience validating PCIe (including LTSSM, configuration space format) and other common protocols is highly desirable.Knowledge of system enumeration, system-level deduplication techniques, and Linux-based bring-up and test environments.Comfortable working in cross-functional teams, communicating technical issues clearly, and driving issues to closure.Experience with test automation frameworks, CI systems, version control (Git) and structured bug reporting.BenefitsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceLife and disability insurance FSA and HSA401k with 6% matchESPPFlexible/Unlimited PTOAnnual bonus from 15-30% (depending on your level)VERY generous stocks!