IP Validation Engineer

The Six Semiconductor; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented IP Validation Engineer to enhance their Systems Engineering group in Ontario. This dynamic role involves the setup of lab environments, development of software tools, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to evaluate high-speed PHY designs. You will be responsible for authoring silicon reports and supporting application engineers in post-silicon debugging. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for innovation, this opportunity offers a platform for growth and the chance to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Hardware Validation Lab experience, including high-speed analog testing.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed analog / mixed-signal testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate high-speed PHY designs in a lab environment.
• Develop test methodologies and define test plans for improvements.

Skills

Hardware Validation Lab experience

High-speed analog / mixed-signal testing

Software development in Linux

Python programming

C / C++ programming

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

BERTs

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

As IP Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for the overall bring-up and characterization of our IP and SoC. You will set up the lab environment and develop the software toolset necessary for to perform all tests and characterization. You will also author and review silicon test and characterization reports, and work closely with Application Engineers to support customer inquiries and debug.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluation of TSS’s high speed PHY designs in an electronics lab environment
• Work with cross functional teams in defining test experiments, data collection, and diagnostic analysis
• Develop test methodologies, define test plans and improvements to current test practices
• Use bench lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BERTs, etc.
• Develop software suites for platform control, hardware interaction, data analysis and automated silicon test suites
• Author silicon reports including functional and electrical characterization of IP
• Supporting lab demonstration of TSS’s products
• Supporting Application Engineers with customers post-silicon issues and debugs
• Participate in Design specification to ensure appropriate test capabilities are built into IP and SOC
• Provide inputs to PCB design requirements

Requirements

• 2 years of Hardware Validation Lab experience with at least 1 year in high-speed analog / mixed links such as DDR PHY and / or SerDes
• Minimum of Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Strong knowledge of practical and theoretical aspects of high-speed analog / mixed-signal testing
• Familiarity with software development in Linux environment
• Familiarity with programming languages Python and C / C++
• Experience in setup and operation of test instruments including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, BERTs, logic analyzer
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Preferably has knowledge of some Memory DDR protocols (LPDDR, GDDR, HBM, etc)

TSS is looking to hire an exceptional IP Validation Engineer to join our Systems Engineering group in Markham, Ontario. If you love to work and grow in a fast-paced environment where you can innovate and truly enjoy your work, please send your resume to .

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