Silicon Validation Engineer

Lyte AI; Sunnyvale (CA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary & equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible vacation policy

Descrizione del lavoro

Lyte is seeking a hands-on Validation Engineer to bring custom silicon from first power-on to production readiness. You will own end-to-end characterization, bridging design intent and real-world silicon behavior in collaboration with analog, logic, and package teams.

You will build automated test infrastructure using Python/Perl, validate high-speed interfaces, and debug complex mixed-signal devices at the bench within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Competenze

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering from a top university.
• 2–8 years hands-on chip or system bringup and validation experience.
• Proficiency in Python or Perl for test automation and data analysis.
• Experience validating high-speed serial interfaces.
• Strong understanding of analog fundamentals and signal integrity.

Mansioni

• Lead silicon bringup for new tape-outs – first power-on through functional validation.
• Develop and execute structured test plans for functional, electrical, and performance validation.
• Characterize analog and digital circuit behavior against specs.
• Build automated test infrastructure using Python/Perl for high-throughput characterization.
• Debug mixed-signal devices and validate high-speed interfaces.
• Root-cause issues across design, process, and board levels.

Conoscenze

Test automation

Debugging

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Chip bringup

Formazione

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Protocol analyzers

Descrizione del lavoro

About the role

We are seeking a hands‑on Validation Engineer to take our custom silicon devices from first power‑on to production readiness. Embedded in a cross‑functional team spanning analog design, logic design and package design, you will own bringup, debug, and end‑to‑end characterization bridging design intent and real‑world silicon behavior.

What you'll do

• Lead silicon bringup for new silicon tape‑outs - first power‑on through functional validation
• Develop and execute structured test plans covering functional, electrical, and performance validation
• Characterize analog and digital circuit behavior against the product spec
• Build automated test infrastructure using Python/Perl for high‑throughput characterization
• Debug complex mixed‑signal devices - power, clocking, mixed‑signal interfaces using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and protocol analyzers
• Validate high‑speed interfaces including signal integrity analysis
• Root‑cause issues; distinguish design vs. process vs. board‑level failures

Required Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering from a top research university
• 2-8 years of hands‑on chip or system bringup and validation experience
• Proficiency in Python or Perl for test automation and data analysis
• Experience validating high‑speed serial interfaces
• Understanding of analog fundamentals such signal integrity, transmission lines, feedback theory, and voltage/current source compliance testing
• Understand frequency domain and time‑domain measurements and correlations
• Solid analog circuit knowledge: bias networks, LDOs, PLLs, ADCs/DACs, and mixed signal interfaces - and the hands‑on instincts to debug them at the bench
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, layout files, and datasheet specs

Preferred Qualifications

• PVT corner characterization and yield analysis experience
• Prior experience taping out a custom ASIC from prototype to production
• Reliability testing exposure: HTOL, ELFR, ESD/latch‑up

Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible vacation and time‑off policy
• Collaborative, fast‑paced, and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies with a highly cross‑functional team

About Lyte

Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next‑generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai

If you're excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands‑on environment, we'd love to hear from you!