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ASIC Validation Engineer
š° CAD 159,900 - 239,900/yr
Job Description
In this role you will bring up new silicon on bench platforms evaluation boards and system hardware You will debug issues across ASIC board firmware and system interactions You will develop bench tests scripts and tools to exercise silicon features and collect data You will build and maintain test setups lab automation instrumentation fixtures scripts You will partner with ASIC designers to validate functionality and root cause failures You will work with system engineers to ensure silicon performs correctly in target system environments including mining systems You will generate and analyze data to support design decisions characterization and bring up You will create lightweight reusable test workflows and documentation for the broader team You will support early manufacturing efforts with practical validation and debug You will travel up to 20 to the labs in Oakland CA or Toronto Canada
Requirements
- āBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- ā4+ years of experience in silicon validation, hardware test, or related roles.
- āStrong hands-on experience in a lab environment (bench bring-up, debugging, instrumentation).
- āSolid understanding of digital systems and basic analog concepts.
- āExperience writing scripts or tools (Python preferred) for test and data analysis.
- āComfortable debugging issues that span multiple layers (ASIC ā board ā system).
- āClear communication skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
- āPreferred: Experience with ASIC or FPGA bring-up and validation.
Responsibilities
- āBring up new silicon on bench platforms evaluation boards and system hardware
- āDebug issues across ASIC board firmware and system interactions
- āDevelop bench tests, scripts, and tools to exercise silicon features and collect data
- āBuild and maintain test setups (lab automation, instrumentation, fixtures, scripts)
- āPartner with ASIC designers to validate functionality and root-cause failures
- āWork with system engineers to ensure silicon performs correctly in target system environments, including mining systems
- āGenerate and analyze data to support design decisions, characterization, and bring-up
- āCreate lightweight, reusable test workflows and documentation for the broader team
- āSupport early manufacturing efforts with practical validation and debug
- āTravel up to 20% to the labs in Oakland, CA or Toronto, Canada
Benefits & Perks
- āRemote work
- āmedical insurance
- āflexible time off
- āretirement savings plans
- āmodern family planning