Staff Post Silicon Electrical Validation Engineer

Job DescriptionThis position requires an experienced technical lead with a strong background in post silicon validation across multiple product iterations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with DDR5 buffer of silicon bring-up and validation, including high-speed analog and mixed-signal characterization. This position requires an experienced technical lead with a strong background in post silicon validation across multiple product iterations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience of silicon bring-up and validation, including high-speed analog and mixed-signal characterization. . The candidate should be comfortable leading bench-level validation and characterization activities, driving debug efforts, developing test methodologies, and collaborating cross-functionally with design, system, and product engineering teams.  Component Bench Validation and Characterization  Leverage best‑known test and measurement techniques—including de‑embedding, high‑impedance probing, and noise compensation—to address complex signal‑integrity challenges as memory data rates continue to scale.   Support Design and Validation teams in the characterization of critical electrical and timing parameters for high‑speed memory devices.   Collaborate closely with designers and cross‑functional partners to debug and optimize performance using exploratory, open‑ended test approaches that extend beyond strict specification‑driven measurements.  Data Analysis and Reporting  Synthesize experimental results and systematically define subsequent validation and characterization experiments to fully isolate and understand complex issues.   Generate clear, consistent, and well‑structured reports tailored to a range of technical and non‑technical audiences, ensuring actionable insights and alignment across teams.   Develop and validate innovative applications of LLM/AI techniques to analyze large-scale validation datasets, generate effective visualizations, and reduce overall cycle time to final reporting.  Technical Communication  Effectively document test methodologies, procedures, and assumptions to ensure results are reproducible, accurate, and scalable across validation efforts.   Communicate complex technical concepts with an appropriate level of detail tailored to each stakeholder, from deep technical audiences to broader cross‑functional teams.   Collaborate effectively with Validation Engineers across diverse geographic regions, languages, and technical backgrounds, fostering alignment and knowledge sharing within global teams.  QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.  8+ years of hands-on experience in  high-speed Analog and Mixed-signal signal devices.  Strong understanding of signaling levels, termination architectures, and signal integrity tradeoffs in systems.  Expertise in using typical high speed interface test equipment (BERT, Scope, Compliance S/W). Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation and analysis.  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering   Experience with advanced signal integrity measurements and applications for Design correlation.  Strong understanding of memory interface architecture, interface protocols, standards and operation, preferably DDR5.  Additional InformationRenesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: EngineeringExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Semiconductors