ASIC Validation Engineer, Network Validation & Characterization

Job Title

ASIC Validation Engineer, Network Validation & Characterization

Role Summary

The role performs silicon bring-up, validation, and PVT characterization for network-related ASICs used in Meta data centers. The engineer will develop and run tests on emulation platforms and silicon, build and maintain lab test environments and automation, and deliver reproducible characterization data to design, firmware, and manufacturing partners.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The position typically requires 2+ years of relevant industry experience in ASIC validation, hardware bring-up, or a related silicon engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

Key day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Execute validation and PVT characterization test plans on emulation platforms and on silicon in the lab.
• Bring up boards and systems; configure test environments, switches, and traffic generators.
• Write and maintain Python test scripts, automation, and analysis tooling; contribute to shared validation frameworks.
• Triage and debug failures to determine whether issues stem from silicon, firmware, drivers, board, or test setup; document findings.
• Use schematics and platform documentation to probe signals and interpret measurements.
• Produce clean, reproducible characterization data and summaries for cross-functional partners.
• Support and maintain lab infrastructure: bench/rack setup, instrument calibration, and keeping test environments operational.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• 2+ years of industry experience in ASIC validation, hardware bring-up, or related silicon engineering.
• Hands-on lab experience with hardware bring-up, debug, and measurement; familiarity with test and measurement instrumentation.
• Ability to read and use schematics and platform documentation for debug and measurement.
• Proficiency in Python for test development, automation, and analysis.
• Experience with pre-silicon (emulation/FPGA) or post-silicon validation workflows.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with firmware/BMC interfaces and telemetry collection.
• Domain depth with NICs, RDMA (RoCE/InfiniBand), Linux networking internals, and NIC drivers.
• Exposure to PVT (Process / Voltage / Temperature) characterization and large-scale lab automation.
• Experience with custom silicon or data center hardware.

Education Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant technical field - or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta. Preferred: MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

About the Company

Company: Meta Platforms

Headquarters: Menlo Park, California, United States

American technology company that develops social networking products (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) and invests in virtual/augmented reality hardware and software through Reality Labs, focusing on connectivity, advertising, and immersive computing experiences.