Staff Engineer - Post Siiicon Validation

Lattice Semiconductor; Pune District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Lattice Semiconductor is seeking an experienced Silicon Design Validation Engineer in India to lead IP validation and bring-up efforts for advanced FPGA-related blocks. You will validate IP from silicon arrival to production, develop test plans, and drive cross-functional collaboration with design, test, and marketing teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical engineering with strong Serdes, FPGA, Verilog/VHDL, and test automation experience, and excellent problem-solving and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Silicon Design Validation.
• Capability to lead a small group as tech lead.
• Expertise in High Speed Serdes interface characterization and protocol testing (PCIe/Ethernet/SDI/CoaXpress/JESD204).
• Expertise in Verilog/VHDL and FPGA development tools.
• Experience in test automation using Python/Perl.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis concepts and tools (JMP, R).
• Proficiency with bench equipment for device characterization (BERT, VNA, Oscilloscopes).

Responsibilities

• Drive silicon product bring-up, validation, and debug to assess IP functionality and performance.
• Develop validation/characterization plans for IP cores and bench hardware/software.
• Create test logic in RTL to achieve validation objectives.
• Coordinate with design, verification, manufacturing, test, and marketing teams as the product moves from silicon arrival to release.
• Assist customers with post-release issues as required.

Skills

High-speed Serdes

FPGA development

Verilog/VHDL

Test automation

Python/Perl

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Signal integrity

PCIe/Ethernet/HDMI

Bench equipment

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

BERT, VNA, Oscilloscopes

JMP, R

Job description

Lattice Overview

There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality. Energy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast paced, results-oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for.

Job Description

The ideal candidate is highly motivated in developing a career in Silicon Design Validation engineering. You will get significant exposure and training in the following areas: Chance to learn FPGA and it’s buildng block such as SERDES(PMA/PCS), Memory DDR(DDR4, LPDDR4, DDR5 etc), DPHY, PLL, DSP, MIPI, Fabric, I/O etc but not limited. Validate and characterize various IPs from silicon arrival to release to production. Develop validation and characterization plans for certain IP, bench hardware and software. Develop test logic RTL to achieve intended validation/characterization test. Drive new silicon product bring-up, validation, debug to asses IP functionality/performance. Characterizing data sheet parameters. Analyzing the measured data with statistical view. Data sheet preparation etc. Serve as the central resource with design, verification, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing/apps as the product(s) move Silicon arrival to product release. Supporting customer issues as required to resolve issues found after product release.

You Have

8+ years of experience Electrical Engineering degree with a strong desire to pursue an engineering career in Silicon Design Validation. Capability to lead small group of teams as tech lead. Expertise in High Speed Serdes Interface characterization and protocol compliance testing such as PCIe/Ethernet/SDI/CoaXpress/JESD204, MIPI D-PHY, MIPI CSI/DSI-2, USB and DisplayPort/HDMI etc. Expertise in high speed board design and signal integrity evaluation/debug. Expertise in Verilog/VHDL and design implementation using FPGA development tools. Expertise in test automation development using programming languages such as Python, Perl. Knowledge of statistical analysis concepts and use of analysis tools such as JMP, R. Proficiency with bench equipment for device characterization such as BERT, VNA, Oscilloscopes, Protocol Exerciser/Analyzers. Exposure on FPGA(emulation/prototyping etc) Strong written and verbal communication skills to work with cross-functional team Self-motivated and proactive with critical thinking. Good problem solving and debugging skills.

Additional Information

This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in: India.

Lattice recognizes that employees are its greatest asset and the driving force behind success in a highly competitive, global industry. Lattice continually strives to provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to attract, retain, motivate, reward and celebrate the highest caliber employees in the industry. Lattice is an international, service-driven developer of innovative low cost, low power programmable design solutions. Our global workforce, some 1,000 strong, shares a total commitment to customer success and an unbending will to win. For more information about how our FPGA, CPLD and programmable power management devices help our customers unlock their innovation, visit www.latticesemi.com. You can also follow us via Twitter, Facebook, or RSS.

At Lattice, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.

GROWTH

We foster a culture where everyone strives for continuous learning and development. We challenge ourselves to boldly deliver exceptional growth and value for customers and shareholders.

RELIABILITY

Our customers trust us to deliver, and we take that responsibility seriously. By committing ourselves to dependable supply, support, and solutions, we build strong collaboration that lasts and thrives.

EXECUTION

Innovation turns great ideas into results. Together, we create differentiated products and solutions through disciplined planning, decisiveness, and timely delivery with uncompromising quality.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We own our actions and outcomes: holding ourselves to the highest standards, agilely adapting to change, delivering on our commitments, and empowering each other to drive our success.

TRANSPARENCY

Openness builds trust. We lead with integrity and candor, facing hard facts and embracing tough conversations with clear communication, decisive action, and open honesty at each level.

Lattice is strengthening its leadership in compute, communications, industrial, and embedded markets – underscored by multiple award wins that recognize its innovation, leadership, workplace culture, and collaboration-driven solutions. Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC) is the low power programmable leader. For over 40 years, Lattice has driven innovation in the semiconductor industry. Our compact, power-efficient field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are essential to building a secure, intelligent, and connected world. Lattice is the #1 supplier of small FPGAs worldwide, with the largest installed base in the industry. Our solutions are trusted by over 11,000 customers globally, spanning the compute, communications, industrial, and embedded markets. Founded in 1983 in Oregon’s Silicon Forest, Lattice has grown into a global leader with a passionate team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of programmable logic and fostering a culture of innovation. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon with major operations in San Jose, California, Shanghai, China, and Manilla, Philippines.