Senior Principal Validation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Principal Validation Engineer to oversee semiconductor data automation and validation processes. The role involves developing scripts, ensuring compliance, and supporting application teams. This hybrid position offers competitive benefits and a salary range of $200K - $240K.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Charitable gift giving match

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor test systems and high-speed memory.
• Hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing automation of semiconductor data collection.
• Developing scripts for automating lab equipment.
• Providing framework for validation environment.

Skills

Laboratory Automation

Signal Integrity

Troubleshooting

Tools

Advantest V93000

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Principal Validation EngineerLocation: Johns Creek, GA, Morrisville, NC, San Jose, CA, or Agoura Hills, CAHybrid Remote: 3 days in the office per week | Reporting To: Vice President, EngineeringResponsibilities:

• Overseeing the automation of semiconductor data collection in a laboratory environment
• Providing the framework for the validation environment – driving system performance and specification compliance for various memory interface chip products
• Developing scripts for automating lab equipment and analyzing data
• Working with processor memory interfaces, including DDR topologies and protocols, high-speed signaling, signal integrity, and power integrity
• Assisting with the development of test methodologies, lab bring-up, validation, experimentation, and analysis
• Supporting the application team, helping them to understand and resolve customer issues
• Providing input and guidance for FPGA, system, and PCB design requirements

Requirements:

• Highly technical with experience working in laboratory environments
• Experience creating software for laboratory automation and data collection
• Experience with Advantest V93000 (V93k) semiconductor test system – SoC, high-speed memory, mixed signals for integrated circuits
• Knowledge of processor and memory system architecture, high-speed interface concepts
• Experience with signal integrity and x86 computer systems
• Hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment, troubleshooting, debugging

Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans – including HSA and FSA options
• 401K plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan (15% discount)
• Charitable gift giving match/plan
• Relocation assistance

Compensation:

• $200K - $240K + Bonus + RSUs