Board Verification Engineer

Trilyon, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 96,432 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor firm is seeking a Board Verification Engineer for a contract position in Austin, TX. This mid-senior level role demands expertise in validation test planning, high-speed interface characterization, and collaboration across hardware and software disciplines. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, familiarity with industry-standard protocols, and the ability to document results clearly. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment encouraging innovation and diversity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work with oscilloscopes, multimeters, current probes, and protocol analyzers.
• Proficient at documenting experimental results in a structured manner.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and execute validation test plans with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines on design requirements and risks.
• Test new designs to verify compliance with specifications.

Skills

Familiarity with low-speed industry standard protocols such as I2C, SPI, I3C

High-speed interface characterization

Experience with oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers

Proficient at documenting experimental results

Experience with hardware and software interfaces

Job description

Board Verification Engineer

Location: Austin, TX

Duration: 12 months

Base pay range: $70.00/hr – $75.00/hr

Top Must Have Skills

• Familiarity with low-speed industry standard protocols such as I2C, SPI, I3C, SVI2, SVI3 and high-speed protocols such as PCIe Gen 5.
• High-speed interface characterization.
• Demonstrated ability to work with oscilloscopes, multimeters, current probes, electronic loads, and protocol analyzers; adept at intuitive reasoning to explain and correct unexpected results.
• Proficient at documenting experimental results in a structured manner for ease of reference.
• Experience with hardware, firmware, management firmware, and/or software (system & application stack) interfaces across all modules in a system.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and execute the Datacenter GPU pre‑silicon and post‑silicon PCBA validation test plans and schedule with cross‑functional engagement from various design teams, program leads, and program managers.
• Develop platform validation plans and flows while ensuring end‑to‑end coverage.
• Develop and implement debug strategies to drive resolution of issues across all phases of the program.
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines (hardware, firmware, software, and/or data center infrastructure) on design requirements and risks, design reviews, proof‑of‑concept projects, assessing system tradeoffs and impact on performance, identifying dependencies for validation and manufacturing tests.
• Through comprehensive laboratory work, test new designs to verify compliance to original specifications.
• Support various teams with board and system related issues during the characterization and launch phases of new board development.
• Set‑up and utilize dashboards for tracking execution tasks, issues identified, gaps in relevant processes, proposed design changes and lessons learned.
• Review converter topologies and select power components like PWM controllers, power transistors and passive filter elements such as magnetics and capacitors.
• Provide comprehensive yet concise execution and issue updates to management.

Preferred Experience

• Excellent understanding of the fundamentals of power electronics with special emphasis on multiphase power converters.
• Familiarity with low‑speed industry standard protocols such as I2C, SPI, I3C, SVI2, SVI3 and high‑speed protocols such as PCIe Gen 5.
• High‑speed interface characterization.
• Demonstrated ability to work with oscilloscopes, multimeters, current probes, electronic loads, and protocol analyzers; adept at intuitive reasoning to explain and correct unexpected results.
• Proficient at documenting experimental results in a structured manner for ease of reference.
• Experience with hardware, firmware, management firmware, and/or software (system & application stack) interfaces across all modules in a system.
• FPGA and CPLD development knowledge.
• Knowledge of schematic capture, circuit design, routing constraints definition, layout review and simulation.
• Power and signal integrity analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills.
• Must excel in a dynamic team working environment and independently drive tasks to completion.
• Leadership and mentoring skills an asset.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Industries

Semiconductor Manufacturing

EEO Statement

Trilyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fairness and respect for all individuals. We value diversity in age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, and sexual orientation, believing it drives innovation and better service. Employment decisions are made impartially, without regard to any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Our diverse team drives innovation, competitiveness, and creativity, enhancing our ability to effectively serve our clients and communities. This commitment to diversity makes us stronger and more adaptable.

For questions or further information, please contact Senior Technical Recruiter at [phone] or email [e-mail].