Role & seniority: Senior Validation Engineering Manager (hands-on technical management)

Stack/tools: DDR4/DDR5 memory characterization; SerDes/PCIe PHY; high-speed I/O; signal integrity and power integrity; Python for automation; lab tools, test equipment (ATE/system-level testing), PCB fabrication/assembly partnerships

Top 3 responsibilities

Lead and directly contribute to bench validation and electrical characterization (20–30% time)
Manage and mentor a 2–5 person validation team; align projects and ensure technical excellence
Develop/refine validation methodologies, automate data collection/analysis, and collaborate with Design, Architecture, Verification, and Operations

Must-have skills

5+ years hands-on bench validation in semiconductor or system-level environments
DDR4/DDR5 memory interfaces and processor/memory system architectures
Proficient Python scripting for validation, automation, and data analysis
Strong electrical characterization, signal integrity, and power integrity understanding
Leadership experience or demonstrated project leadership

Nice-to-haves

SerDes or PCIe PHY characterization experience
ATE or system-level testing exposure
Cross-functional collaboration, budgeting, and test equipment/test program planning
Location & work type: San Jose, CA; full-time, on-site with relocation assistance available

Full Description

Senior Validation Engineering Manager

A leading chip and silicon IP provider is seeking an experienced Validation Manager to join its Memory Interface Chip business unit. In this role, you’ll collaborate with some of the industry’s top engineers and innovators to develop products that make data faster, more efficient, and more secure. This is a hands-on technical management role and requires approximately 20–30% day-to-day technical work alongside leadership responsibilities.

Key Focus Areas & Technical Expertise Bench validation and electrical characterization of high-performance memory buffer chips DDR4/DDR5 memory characterization and validation Strong Python coding skills – must be capable of developing automation scripts and lab tools Experience with SerDes or PCIe/PCIe PHY high-speed interfaces Solid understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed I/O characterization

Responsibilities Lead and directly contribute to hands-on bench validation and electrical characterization activities (20–30% of time) Manage and mentor a small team of 2–5 validation engineers, ensuring technical excellence and project alignment Partner with Design, Architecture, Verification, and Operations teams to deliver top-quality buffer chip products Develop and continuously refine validation methodologies, improving design coverage, efficiency, and time-to-market Collaborate with internal and external partners for test equipment sourcing, PCB fabrication, and assembly Develop automation frameworks and Python-based validation scripts for data collection and analysis Define and execute test methodologies to validate silicon designs against specifications Contribute to project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation

Qualifications

B. S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

5+ years of hands-on bench validation experience in semiconductor or system-level environments
Proven experience with DDR4/DDR5 memory interfaces and processor/memory system architectures
Demonstrated proficiency in Python scripting for validation, automation, and data analysis
Background in SerDes or PCIe PHY characterization is highly desired
Strong understanding of electrical characterization, signal integrity, and power integrity
Experience managing small teams or leading technical projects as an individual contributor with leadership responsibilities
Experience with ATE or system-level testing is a plus
Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Location: San Jose, CA (Relocation assistance available)

Duration: Fulltime

Salary Range: $136,000 to $252,600 (DOE)

Compensation: Medical, Vision and Dental Plan. Bonus: 20% RSUs: $145K total, vesting over 4 years.

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Abel Lara | 408.550.2800 x119 Abel@OSIengineering.com