Silicon Validation & Bring up Engineer
- Location
- Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- silicon bring-up
- Python test automation
- high-speed serial interfaces
- oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Also useful
- PVT characterization
- HTOL
- ESD/latch-up testing
- ASIC tape-out
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k match
- Flexible vacation
About the role
We are seeking a hands-on Validation Engineer to take our custom silicon devices from first power-on to production readiness. The role involves close collaboration across analog design, logic design, and package design teams.
What you'll do
- Lead silicon bring up for new tape-outs from initial power-on through functional validation
- Develop and execute structured test plans covering functional and performance validation
- Characterize analog and digital circuit behavior against product specifications
- Build automated test infrastructure using Python for high-throughput characterization
- Debug complex mixed-signal devices using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and protocol analyzers
- Validate high-speed interfaces including signal integrity analysis
- Root-cause issues and distinguish design vs. process vs. board-level failures
Required Qualifications
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Hands-on chip or system bringup and validation experience
- Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis
- Experience validating high-speed serial interfaces
Additional information
- Understanding of analog fundamentals: signal integrity, transmission lines, feedback theory, and voltage/current source compliance testing
- Knowledge of frequency-domain and time-domain measurements
- Solid analog circuit knowledge: bias networks, LDOs, PLLs, ADCs/DACs, and mixed-signal interfaces
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, layout files, and datasheet specifications
- SOC Circuitry: DMA, Cache, DDR, SRAM, IPC, Timers / PTP, OTP
- Hands on experience with Digital comms: SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, CAN, SWD, JTAG
Preferred Qualifications
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- PVT corner characterization and yield analysis experience
- Prior ASIC tape-out experience from prototype to production
- Reliability testing exposure: HTOL, ELFR, ESD/latch-up
Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)
- Competitive salary and equity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible vacation and time-off policy
- Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team
- About Company ---
About Lyte
Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence.
If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!
From Lyte AI's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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