Post Silicon Validation Engineer II
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Post Silicon Validation Engineer II
Role Summary
Join an IP engineering team responsible for digital and mixed-signal IP (examples: PCIe, Ethernet). The role focuses on post-silicon bring-up, characterization, and validation of high-speed designs in a laboratory environment.
Collaborate with designers and application engineers to develop validation plans, execute experiments, analyze results, and produce technical reports for internal and customer use.
Experience Level
Mid-level — typically requires 1+ years of validation experience in high-speed analog/mixed-signal designs.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include hands-on lab validation, test automation, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Evaluate silicon designs in the lab using high-speed test equipment.
- Develop and improve test methodologies to validate designs against industry standards and internal specifications.
- Design and implement scripting infrastructure for device configuration, test automation, and data analysis.
- Collaborate with analog, digital, and system designers to plan experiments, collect data, and analyze results.
- Prepare test reports for internal stakeholders and customers.
- Support customer demonstrations and assist application engineers with debugging and issue resolution.
- Leverage AI-powered tools and analytics to improve productivity and extract insights from complex datasets.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience.
- At least 1 year of validation experience in high-speed analog or mixed-signal designs.
- Experience with high-speed test equipment (Bit-Error Rate Testers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers).
- Proficient in programming/scripting (Python or similar object-oriented languages).
- Self-starter with strong communication skills and ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
Nice-to-have: experience with protocol IP (PCIe, Ethernet) and customer-facing demo/support experience.
Education Requirements
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, or a related engineering discipline.
About the Company
Company: Cadence Design Systems
Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA
Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.
