Silicon System Validation Engineer

Meta

• $150K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years in silicon design verification or validation
  • Proficient in writing and debugging validation scripts and test automation (e.g., Python, C/C++, SystemVerilog)
  • Experience with tape-out, bring-up, and characterization of ASICs (preferred)
  • Familiarity with graphics and display technologies (preferred)
  • Background in digital design, design verification, and firmware/driver development (preferred)
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute validation plans for System on Chip (SoCs) and HW/SW systems
  • Lead validation and debugging efforts with a strong understanding of hardware, software, and firmware
  • Collaborate on lab debugging, silicon bug reproduction, and failure analysis
  • Conduct power and performance analysis of complex SoCs, identifying optimization areas
  • Identify and communicate technical risks, proposing solutions to stakeholders
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure SoC meets product goals
  • Adapt validation plans in an agile environment to meet evolving project requirements

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on next-generation AR products
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in cutting-edge silicon technology
  • Focus on innovation and problem-solving
  • Dynamic and agile work culture
Full Job Description
Join a passionate team driving the validation of Meta's next-generation devices, collaborating with cross-functional groups to ensure our custom custom silicon delivers target performance and quality for future AR products.

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and sign-off on validation plans and targets for System on Chip (SoCs) and end-to-end HW/SW systems
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of system hardware, software, and firmware components; lead validation and debugging efforts
• Collaborate with team members on lab debugging, silicon bug reproduction, failure analysis, and reporting
• Conduct power and performance analysis of complex SoCs and subsystems, identifying areas of optimization
• Proactively identify and communicate technical risks to project stakeholders, proposing solutions
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including architecture, IP, firmware, SoC, and system engineering, to ensure the SoC achieves product goals
• Operate effectively in an agile environment, adapting validation plans and targets to evolving roadmaps and project requirements

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of experience in silicon design verification or validation
• Experience writing and debugging validation scripts and test automation (e.g., Python, C/C++, SystemVerilog)

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with tape-out, bring-up and characterization of ASICs
• Experience with graphics and display technologies
• Experience with digital design, design verification and firmware/driver development
• Track record of independently driving validation efforts to completion, identifying novel approaches to reproduce and resolve complex silicon issues
• Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent domain

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