FPGA Silicon Validation Engineer

Job Title

FPGA Silicon Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for post-silicon validation of high-speed I/O and PHYs, defining and executing validation strategies, and maintaining scalable test methodologies and measurement flows. Works cross-functionally with silicon design, package, board, firmware, and software teams to drive debug and resolution.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Industry experience in post-silicon validation, silicon bring-up, or PHY design is expected. No specific years of experience were listed.

Responsibilities

Execute and own validation activities for high-speed interfaces and PHYs; develop repeatable test methods and collaborate across hardware and firmware teams.

• Define and execute high-speed I/O validation strategies across multiple programs.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain validation methodologies, test setups, and measurement flows for scalable execution.
• Perform post-silicon functional and electrical validation using lab equipment (high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, pattern generators, logic analyzers, etc.).
• Collaborate with board design teams on channel implementation, stack-ups, routing, and I/O termination; review schematics and layouts.
• Work with firmware teams to develop and validate calibration and test algorithms for interfaces such as DDR, LPDDR, and MIPI.
• Partner with silicon, package, board, and software teams to drive debug, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution.
• Focus on validating analog I/O and PHY components including transmitters, receivers, and voltage regulators for DDR/LPDDR, MIPI, LVDS, and GPIO.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical validation experience.

• Industry experience in post-silicon validation, silicon bring-up, or PHY design and development roles.
• Hands-on experience validating high-speed interfaces and PHYs such as DDR/LPDDR, MIPI, and GPIO.
• Deep understanding of high-speed signal integrity, power integrity, timing, and analog/mixed-signal behavior.
• Proven expertise with advanced lab equipment: high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, BERTs, protocol analyzers, logic analyzers, and pattern generators.
• Strong background in post-silicon debug, root-cause analysis, and driving cross-domain issue resolution.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming for validation automation and data analysis (examples: Python, Perl, TCL, C/C++).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with firmware, board, package, and software teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline (as listed in the posting).

About the Company

Company: Altera

Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Altera provides leadership programmable solutions for applications ranging from cloud to edge, unveiling limitless AI possibilities. Their extensive product portfolio includes FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, and System on Modules aimed at accelerating innovation in various fields.