​​Hardware Verification Engineer​

About this role

Location:   ​ San Diego, CA ​  - Hybrid: 4 days in office, Friday remote

Our Team: 

​ ​ Semtech Corporation is a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for high-end consumer, enterprise computing, communications, and industrial equipment. As our future market opportunities have increased in recent years, we have continued to invest in disruptive analog platforms and have created innovative   new solutions   for a wide range of   leading-edge   products.  

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​ The Sensing Product Group   located   in our San Diego office has unique   expertise   in system - level platform solutions for Sensing Products including Touch & Proximity. These are leading edge low power touch-interface solutions integrated with highly   accurate   ADCs for enhanced sensing performance. These ultra-small, feature-rich sensing systems are   optimized   for a wide range of battery-powered, portable applications such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, wearables, handheld   devices   and other consumer , industrial or automotive   control applications. ​  

Job Summary :  

The Hardware Verification Engineer   is responsible for   pre- and post-silicon validation of mixed-signal integrated circuits   (ICs) . Pre-silicon responsibilities include hardware emulation, FPGA prototyping, lab   testing   and   debug . Post-silicon responsibilities encompass   IC   bring-up, hardware-firmware debug, bench characterization of   analog   and mixed-signal   performance, and systematic root-cause analysis of silicon and system-level issues. The Hardware Verification Engineer will create test plans, run   and analyze   lab measurements, author characterization reports, and contribute to overall verification coverage closure. The role requires hands-on   proficiency   with lab instruments and measurement setups, combined with strong programming and scripting skills for test automation and data analysis. The Hardware Verification Engineer will   interface closely with   design, verification, product/test, and applications teams throughout the product development cycle.  

Responsibilities :  

• ​ ​ Validate pre-silicon   and post-silicon   hardware and software/firmware developed by the design team to achieve target specifications .  

• ​ Define,   debug   and   operate   FPGA prototyping platforms for pre-silicon emulation and   validations .

• ​ Lead silicon validation test plan   for IC designs , develop lab hardware and   evaluation   setup,   drive bring-up and debug, run and analyze measurements .  

• ​ Develop tests that exercise the features of the design under test. Write scripts and instrument drivers to automate the validation.   Leverage AI-assisted development tools and workflows for lab measurement automation, data analysis, and prototyping.

• ​ Execute analog and mixed-signal performance characterization across corner conditions. Correlate measured with   design expected   results.

• ​ Design and develop fixtures and other components to support validation .

• ​ Analyze findings, debug   hardware and   software/firmware, and report to the design team .

• ​ Author test plans, characterization reports, and   documentation   for   reviews .

• ​ Interface with system, digita l, software/firmware , analog,   verification   and cross - functional team s .

• ​ Provide   t echnical support   to   test ,   product ,   and application engineers.

Minimum Qualifications :  

• ​ ​5 + years   of industry   experience   in   hardware   and   software   validation    

• ​ B.S. or   M.S. in E lectrical or   Computer   Engineering  

• ​ Strong   analytical , synthe sis   and   problem-solving   skills  

• ​ Experience with integrated circuit bring-up, pre/post-silicon validation , digital   systems  

• ​ Hands-on e xperience with   lab instruments -   logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, supplies, multimeters   -   and the associated measurement methods  

• ​ Proficiency   in C/C++, scripting languages (Python), SW development, embedded systems  

• ​ Experience with   standard   hardware   protocols   ( e.g.   I2C ,   I3C, SPI,   MIPI,   GPIB , JTAG , PCIe )  

• ​ Exposure to   development boards,   processors, microcontrollers, and FPGAs (Xilinx/ Vivado )  

• ​ Independent, self-motivated, rigorous, team player and able to follow through  

• ​ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ​  

Desired   Qualifications:  

• ​ ​ Experience in   AI   coding tools   ( e.g.   Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot)   and associated workflows  

• ​ Experience with MCU - based systems ( e.g.   ARM, RISC-V, PIC, STM32)  

• ​ Knowledge of RTL ( S ystem V erilog , Verilog, VHDL), FPGA tools , or   Matlab  

• ​ Familiarity with analog/mixed-signal circuit concepts and testing techniques    

• ​ Experience with version control systems (Git) and scripted regression frameworks  

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The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may   be required   to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.  

All duties and responsibilities are essential   job   functions and requirements and are subject to   possible modification   to   reasonably accommodate   individuals with disabilities.  

We are proud to be an EEO   employer   M/F/D/V. We   maintain   a drug-free workplace.  

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $ 94K   - $ 134K .  There are several factors taken into consideration in   determining   base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills,   education   and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.  

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