Overview
As a Senior Hardware Validation Engineer, working hands-on at the frontier of silicon, AI, and ML-driven chip design. Collaborate with top engineers and innovators, pushing boundaries in world-class IP and SoC validation for next-generation devices. This range is provided by Brahma Consulting Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$200,000.00 / yr - $250,000.00 / yr
What You’ll Do
- Partner directly with the Head of Hardware to validate complex silicon IP and SoCs (RISC-V, PCIe / CXL, NoC, standard I / O) based on dynamic client needs.
- Independently define, drive, and coordinate validation, verification, and integration flows across multiple IPs, including checkpoints and reusable collateral.
- Build simulation and emulation-ready datasets and infrastructure; set up and run platforms such as Zebu and Palladium for rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept.
- Collaborate with architects, design leads, and AI / ML experts to generate robust validation coverage and checkers.
- Integrate company products into customer RTL, validation, and architectural pipelines seamlessly.
- Track emerging trends and advances in semiconductor and AI design automation.
- Develop internal benchmarks and datasets to evaluate and improve system performance from RTL to architecture.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical / Computer Engineering or related discipline.8+ years in semiconductor, EDA, or silicon design; 10+ years preferred.Multiple taped-out silicon cycles at leading companies (Apple, NVIDIA, Intel, AMD, Google, Broadcom, Synopsys, Cadence, etc.).Deep expertise in IP / SoC validation, emulation, and architectural / system-level verification. End-to-end silicon delivery experience is valued.Strong skills in SystemVerilog / UVM, C / C++, and scripting (Python, Bash) for automation and test environments.Hands-on experience with simulation and emulation (Zebu, Palladium) tools, Formal verification, microarchitectural checkers, and FPGA prototyping.Proven problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills; ability to work independently and cross-functionally.Willingness to work in-person, 4+ days / week in Palo Alto.Preferred
Experience with AI-for-chip-design or ML-driven design workflows.Verification of CPU / IO, NoC, PCIe, CXL, memory controllers, LPDDR, PHY, or related subsystems.Exposure to RISC-V and startups building from 0 to 1.Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Industry
Semiconductor Manufacturing
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