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Amazon Sr Silicon Validation Engineer DVT Dev 
United States, California, San Diego 
241141045

08.07.2025
DESCRIPTION

Export Control Requirement:
Key job responsibilities
• Perform post-silicon validation and bring-up of complex ASICs and wireless modem components.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify modem functionality (PHY/MAC), power, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with design, RTL verification, firmware, and systems teams to root-cause and resolve silicon issues.
• Design and implement automated test setups, Python/Perl/C-based test scripts, and data collection/analysis tools.
• Validate interfaces such as DDR, PCIe, USB, MIPI, Ethernet, and wireless standards (e.g., LTE, NR).
• Work with lab instruments (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, RF test equipment) for silicon debug and characterization.
• Drive post-silicon verification closure, contribute to silicon revisions, and support manufacturing test development.
• Document validation results, create debug reports, and assist in cross-functional reviews.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in post-silicon validation or hardware verification.
• Strong understanding of digital design, SoC architecture, and wireless modem (LTE/5G) principles.
• Experience with bring-up, validation, and debug of ASICs in a lab setting.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL) and low-level programming (C/C++).
• Solid understanding of lab tools and equipment.
• Familiarity with protocols and interfaces (e.g., AMBA, USB, MIPI, DDR).
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and communication skills.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in wireless modem systems including Layer 1 PHY/MAC bring-up.
• Exposure to firmware-hardware interaction debugging.
• Knowledge of DFT/DFD, scan chain, or BIST validation.
• Familiarity with signal processing concepts and/or RF test automation.