Senior Staff Post-Silicon Engineer

Job Title

Senior Staff Post-Silicon Engineer

Role Summary

Senior Staff Post-Silicon Engineer responsible for validating SerDes IP and mixed-signal interfaces through post-silicon functional testing and debug. The role works with architecture, design, verification, board, platform, and manufacturing teams to close functional issues and improve validation methodology.

Primary mission: ensure reliability, performance, and functional correctness of SerDes-based designs by developing validation plans, debugging failures, and maintaining post-silicon validation workflows and reports.

Experience Level

Senior level. Minimum of 7+ years of relevant industry experience (per hiring minimums); leadership and independent ownership of validation efforts expected.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include planning and executing post-silicon validation, debugging mixed-signal issues, and improving validation infrastructure.

• Design, develop, and execute functional validation plans for SerDes IP and mixed-signal interfaces.
• Create and improve validation frameworks, methodologies, and workflows.
• Perform root-cause analysis and systematic debugging of mixed-signal and I/O failures.
• Build and maintain post-silicon validation infrastructure, test harnesses, and status reporting.
• Generate clear validation reports summarizing test activities, results, and recommended fixes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with architecture, design, verification, board, platform, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues and optimize validation processes.

Requirements

Concise list of required and preferred technical skills and experience. Degree requirements are summarized in the Education Requirements section below.

• Must-have: 2+ years post-silicon SerDes validation and debug experience.
• Must-have: Practical experience with I/O principles and mixed-signal testing approaches.
• Must-have: Experience in test planning, validation strategy, and post-silicon workflows.
• Must-have: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and cross-team communication skills.
• Nice-to-have: Experience developing validation infrastructure and specialized testing tools.
• Nice-to-have: Electrical validation and debugging experience with high-speed SerDes (e.g., 224G+).
• Nice-to-have: Programming experience with Python, C, or C++ for test tooling and automation.

Education Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience) plus 7+ years of relevant experience. Preferred: post-graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. The posting states minimum qualifications may be satisfied through a combination of industry experience, internships, coursework, or research (equivalent practical experience allowed).

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.