System Validation Engineer

Job Title

System Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Validate high-speed SERDES IP (PCI Express, Ethernet) on prototype hardware using electrical and system-level testing. Work on the Hardware Prototyping team to verify signal integrity, ensure standards compliance, and support product certification.

Drive test automation and analysis tooling, collaborate with analog/digital designers and customers, and improve test methodology to reduce respins and accelerate time to market.

Experience Level

Mid-level (Level - Mid-Career). The posting does not state specific years; this role typically suits engineers with several years of hardware validation experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include hands-on lab validation, debugging, automation, and collaboration to ensure IP quality.

• Validate SERDES IP on prototype boards using oscilloscopes, BER testers, TDRs, spectrum and network analyzers.
• Execute and improve validation test plans; verify signal integrity and standards compliance.
• Debug complex analog and digital behaviour using schematics and PCB layouts; isolate root causes.
• Develop test automation frameworks and analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, or C).
• Support interoperability testing and product certification with silicon partners.
• Document results, refine test methodologies, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical experience; items labelled "Nice-to-have" are beneficial but not mandatory.

• Must-have: Hands-on laboratory validation using oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, BER testers, and TDR equipment.
• Must-have: Ability to read and use electrical schematics and PCB layouts for debug.
• Must-have: Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or C for test automation and analysis.
• Must-have: Proven systematic debugging and problem-solving methodology for mixed-signal systems.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with high-speed circuits and SERDES standards (PCIe, Ethernet) or RF theory (transmission lines, S-parameters).
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with FPGA development (Verilog/VHDL) and serial/board-level protocols (JTAG, I2C, SPI).

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.

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.