Staff Validation Engineer - Power
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead power validation, characterization, and optimization for complex mixed-signal SoCs and edge AI devices by developing scalable validation methodologies, automation frameworks, and reusable software tools. Design and execute validation plans covering system-, subsystem-, and block-level power behavior, while creating embedded firmware for silicon bring-up, current profiling, and data collection. Partner with Architecture, Design, Verification, Firmware, Systems, and Product Engineering teams to optimize power performance, resolve complex silicon issues, and specify laboratory equipment for precision measurement. Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership on power validation best practices across operating modes, sleep states, and AI workloads. This on-site role in NW Austin requires a BS or MS in EE/CE with 5+ years in silicon validation and experience with Python, C/C++, and precision measurement tools.
Required Qualifications
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in silicon validation, power characterization, or low-power SoC development
- Strong understanding of mixed-signal SoCs, embedded systems, and advanced power management architectures
- Experience developing validation automation using Python, TCL, C/C++, or similar languages
- Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, source measurement units (SMUs), picoammeters, and other precision measurement equipment
- Experience with embedded firmware development and ARM-based SoCs
- Proven ability to analyze and debug complex hardware, firmware, and system-level power issues
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional engineering teams
- Experience validating ultra-low-power SoCs and edge AI devices
- Familiarity with AI accelerators, DSP architectures, and heterogeneous compute systems
- Experience with dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS), multiple power domains, retention modes, and advanced low-power techniques
- Experience with statistical characterization, production correlation, and silicon debug
- Experience developing reusable validation infrastructure and laboratory automation
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer
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