Silicon Validation Manager
SynopsysJob Title
Silicon Validation Manager
Role Summary
Lead the Silicon Validation Engineering team within Synopsys Silicon IP to bring up, debug, and characterize high-speed SerDes PHY silicon in a state-of-the-art test lab. Collaborate with analog design, product engineering, and IP release teams to deliver validation data that enables customer adoption.
Focus on reducing time-to-market and improving IP quality by enforcing rigorous validation practices and improving lab infrastructure and automation.
Experience Level
Senior — typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience and 3+ years of people management.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage validation activities and team operations:
- Lead a cross-functional silicon validation team of analog designers and hardware engineers for high-speed SerDes PHYs.
- Oversee silicon bring-up, debug, and characterization using high-speed oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and custom test boards.
- Review and approve characterization test plans, debug strategies, and detailed test reports to meet timelines and quality standards.
- Coordinate design and bring-up of test boards and hardware solutions to support silicon testing and performance characterization.
- Mentor team members on debugging techniques, circuit behavior analysis, and professional development.
- Align validation milestones with product schedules and customer delivery commitments across teams.
- Drive process improvements in validation workflows, test automation, and lab infrastructure to increase efficiency and coverage.
Requirements
Key qualifications and skills (must-have vs. nice-to-have):
- Must-have: 10+ years in analog IC design, validation, or characterization with significant hands-on high-speed circuit experience.
- Must-have: 3+ years of people management experience leading engineering teams.
- Must-have: Deep debugging skills and fluency with lab equipment: high-speed oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, and custom test fixtures.
- Must-have: Strong understanding of high-speed SerDes architectures, signal integrity, and analog circuit behavior under real-world test conditions.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with interface protocols such as USB, PCI Express, SATA, Ethernet; familiarity with NRZ and PAM4 encoding.
- Nice-to-have: Scripting or programming experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for test automation and data analysis.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required; advanced degree preferred. Equivalent practical experience considered.
About the Company
Company: Synopsys
Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA
Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.
