Principal Silicon Validation Engineer

Job Title

Principal Silicon Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Lead validation strategy and execution for next-generation UWB SoCs and semiconductor products from silicon bring-up through production release. The role combines hands-on validation, complex system-level debug, automation and cross-functional technical leadership across silicon, firmware, hardware, RF and software domains.

Experience Level

Senior level — typically expected to have 12+ years of relevant semiconductor validation, SoC bring-up, characterization or equivalent advanced education and experience.

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end validation activities and provide principal-level technical leadership.

• Define and lead validation strategies, plans, methodologies and coverage for SoCs and subsystems.
• Own silicon bring-up, functional validation, performance characterization and production readiness.
• Architect and improve automated validation, characterization, data analysis and test frameworks.
• Develop embedded and host-side software to exercise silicon and accelerate debug.
• Lead root-cause analysis across silicon, firmware, hardware, RF, software and system layers.
• Partner with IC design, architecture, firmware, software, systems, product engineering and test teams to resolve issues and improve yield and quality.
• Influence architecture and design by identifying validation risks and system-level trade-offs early in the lifecycle.
• Mentor engineers, lead technical reviews and drive improvements in validation infrastructure and processes.

Requirements

Must-have technical experience and skills; preferred items listed separately.

• 12+ years leading silicon validation, SoC bring-up, semiconductor characterization, embedded/firmware validation, RF or system-level debug, or equivalent combination of advanced education and experience.
• Proven ability to define validation strategies, develop test plans and execute complex technical programs across the product lifecycle.
• Strong experience in debug and root-cause analysis spanning silicon, firmware, hardware, RF and software domains with solid analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Hands-on development of automated test frameworks, validation infrastructure and data analysis tools.
• Experience developing embedded and host-side software to support validation and debug.
• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams and present findings to stakeholders.
• Preferred: experience owning semiconductor or SoC validation programs; familiarity with RF/wireless technologies and production correlation.
• Preferred: proficiency with Python, LabVIEW or similar automation/data-analysis tools; RF measurement, mixed-signal and board-level bring-up experience; FPGA/pre-silicon validation and statistical characterization techniques.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline is specified. The posting also allows an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience.

About the Company

Company: Qorvo

Headquarters: Greensboro, NC, US

Qorvo supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that enhance connectivity and power for a variety of applications, including consumer electronics, automotive, and healthcare. With a focus on RF and power solutions, Qorvo combines technology leadership and global manufacturing to address complex challenges in fast-growing industries. Their commitment to excellence and innovation drives them to shape the future of wireless communications.