Staff Silicon Validation Engineer

What Will You Get to Do?

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? This position gives you an opportunity to learn and participate in one of the most cutting-edge projects that Lattice's Silicon Engineering team has embarked upon to date.

We are validating building blocks in FPGA on board level to ensure functionality and performance aspect of Design intent. FPGA consists of various IPs as a building block such as SERDES(PMA/PCS), Memory DDR(DDR4, LPDDR4, DDR5 etc), DPHY, PLL, DSP, Fabric, I/O etc.

As a Silicon Design Validation engineer, you will have an opportunity to learn and train yourself on how to validate one/or many of the building blocks within the FPGA. And also, you will be able to acquire knowledge on process/methodology required for validating certain IPs from planning to completion. While you are working on those, you will be exposed to cutting edge equipment and advanced boards as well as Various SW/tools/scripts.

What you're going to be exposed to and learn:

The ideal candidate is highly motivated in developing a career in Silicon Design Validation engineering. You will get significant exposure and training in the following areas:

• Chance to learn FPGA and its build blocks such as SERDES(PMA/PCS), Memory DDR(DDR4, LPDDR4, DDR5 etc), DPHY, PLL, DSP, MIPI, Fabric, I/O etc but not limited.
• Validate and characterize various IPs from silicon arrival to release to production.
• Develop validation and characterization plans for certain IP, bench hardware and software.
• Develop test logic RTL to achieve intended validation/characterization test.
• Drive new silicon product bring-up, validation, debug to assess IP functionality/performance. Characterizing data sheet parameters. Analyzing the measured data with statistical view. Data sheet preparation etc.
• Serve as the central resource with design, verification, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing/apps as the product(s) move Silicon arrival to product release.
• Supporting customer issues as required to resolve issues found after product release.

You Have…

• 8+ years of experience
• Electrical Engineering degree with a strong desire to pursue an engineering career in Silicon Design Validation
• Capability to lead small group of teams as tech lead.
• Expertise in High Speed Serdes Interface characterization and protocol compliance testing such as PCIe/Ethernet/SDI/CoaXpress/JESD204, MIPI D-PHY, MIPI CSI/DSI-2, USB and DisplayPort/HDMI etc.
• Expertise in high speed board design and signal integrity evaluation/debug.
• Expertise in Verilog/VHDL and design implementation using FPGA development tools.
• Expertise in test automation development using programming languages such as Python, Perl.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis concepts and use of analysis tools such as JMP, R.
• Proficiency with bench equipment for device characterization such as BERT, VNA, Oscilloscopes, Protocol Exerciser/Analyzers.
• Exposure on FPGA (emulation/prototyping etc)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to work with cross-functional team
• Self-motivated and proactive with critical thinking.
• Good problem solving and debugging skills.

Pay & Benefits

Consistent with Lattice Semiconductor values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline, and our compensation range reflects the cost of labor in the U.S. geographic market based on the location of the role. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant work experience.

For candidates who receive and offer, the starting salary will vary based on various factors including, but not limited to, such qualifications as, skill level, competencies, and work location. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee.

Base Pay Range

220800

In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for variable/incentive compensation and/or equity. In addition, this role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, and more!

Additional Information:

This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in the United States.

As an E-Verify employer, we use this system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law. All applicants will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, upon hire. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job candidates and will comply with all E-Verify regulations.