Silicon Validation Engineer

Lattice Semiconductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lattice Semiconductor in San Jose, CA seeks a Silicon Design Validation Engineer to learn and verify FPGA IP blocks, including SerDes and DDR interfaces, across planning to production.

You will develop validation plans, write RTL test logic, run bench tests, and analyze results with statistical tools. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge hardware, software tools, and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in silicon design validation or related field.
• Electrical Engineering degree with interest in silicon design.
• Expertise in high-speed Serdes Interface tests (PCIe/Ethernet/SDI/CoaXpress/JESD204).
• Expertise in high-speed board design and signal integrity evaluation.
• Verilog/VHDL knowledge and FPGA development experience.
• Proficient in Python or Perl for test automation.
• Familiar with JMP and R for data analysis.
• Experience with lab equipment like BERT, VNA, oscilloscopes.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop validation plans for IPs and bench hardware, from planning to release.
• Create test RTL to validate IPs from silicon arrival to production release.
• Drive silicon bring-up, validation and debugging for IPs.
• Characterize data sheet parameters and analyze results.
• Coordinate with design, verification, manufacturing and quality teams.
• Support customer issues after product release.

Skills

2+ years of experience

Electrical Engineering degree

Verilog/VHDL

FPGA development tools

Python/Perl

High-speed SerDes testing

Signal integrity analysis

Data analysis with JMP/R

Lab equipment (BERT, VNA, oscilloscope

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

FPGA development tools

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: What Will You Get to Do?

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? This position gives you an opportunity to learn and participate in one of the most cutting-edge projects that Lattice’s Silicon Engineering team has embarked upon to date. We are validating building blocks in FPGA on board level to ensure functionality and performance aspect of Design intent. FPGA consists of various IPs as a building block such as SERDES(PMA/PCS), Memory DDR(DDR4, LPDDR4, DDR5 etc), DPHY, PLL, DSP, Fabric, I/O etc. As a Silicon Design Validation engineer, you will have an opportunity to learn and train yourself on how to validate one/or many of the building blocks within the FPGA. And also, you will be able to acquire knowledge on process/methodology required for validating certain IPs from planning to completion. While you are working on those, you will be exposed to cutting edge equipment and advanced boards as well as Various SW/tools/scripts.

What you’re going to be exposed to and learn:

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 build 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…

• 2+ years of experience
• Electrical Engineering degree with a strong desire to pursue an engineering career in Silicon Design Validation
• 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.

Pay & Benefits

Consistent with Lattice Semiconductor values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline, and our compensation range reflects the cost of labor in the U.S. geographic market based on the location of the role. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant work experience. For candidates who receive and offer, the starting salary will vary based on various factors including, but not limited to, such qualifications as, skill level, competencies, and work location. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. Base Pay Range 170400 In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for variable/ incentive compensation and/ or equity. In addition, this role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, and more!

Additional Information:

This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in the United States. 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. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. As an E-Verify employer, we use this system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law. All applicants will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, upon hire. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job candidates and will comply with all E-Verify regulations.

At Lattice, our core values aren’t just something we look for in candidates – they’re something we actively cultivate and live by every day. 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 every level.

Lattice is strengthening is 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.