Silicon Validation Intern: High-Speed Interfaces & Debug

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a student intern to assist with hardware validation and system bring-up for platforms with high-speed interfaces. You will run test cases, gather data, and document results under guidance from senior engineers.

You will write Python scripts to streamline silicon testing and operate lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, to analyze signal integrity. Collaboration with design, firmware, and validation teams is essential to reproduce issues and perform

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in EE, CE, CS, or related field.
• Expected graduation Fall 2027 – Summer 2028.
• Basic understanding of digital logic, computer architecture or hardware design.
• Familiarity with at least one scripting language (Python, C, or similar).
• Ability to work in a hands-on lab environment.
• Willingness to learn lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Strong communication and collaborative mindset.
• Export-controlled information access eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hardware validation and debugging for high-speed interfaces.
• Support system bring-up by running test cases and documenting results.
• Write and execute Python or similar automation scripts for silicon testing.
• Operate lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) for SI analysis.
• Collaborate with design, firmware, and validation teams to investigate issues.
• Contribute to root-cause analysis of hardware and protocol issues.
• Gain hands-on exposure to silicon validation across platforms.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Documentation clarity

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in EE/CE/CS

Expected graduation Fall 2027–Summer 2028

Tools

Python scripting

Git

Linux/Unix

Oscilloscope

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a student intern to assist with hardware validation and system bring-up for platforms with high-speed interfaces. You will run test cases, gather data, and document results under guidance from senior engineers.

You will write Python scripts to streamline silicon testing and operate lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, to analyze signal integrity. Collaboration with design, firmware, and validation teams is essential to reproduce issues and perform