Senior Validation Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
A strong role in the validation space offering ample learning opportunities and engagement with diverse technology standards and protocols.
- Engagement with advanced technology compliance standards
- Hands-on experience with various testing methodologies
- Requires strong analytical and programming skills
- Ideal for seasoned validation engineers
Pros
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology standards like PCIe and Ethernet
- Engagement with a variety of technologies across multiple platforms
- Strong emphasis on hands-on validation and debugging expertise
Cons
- Requires deep technical understanding and prior experience
- High technical demands may not suit all validation engineers
- Work may require extended hours due to project deadlines
Who it's for
Senior / Lead • On-site
Good fit
- Senior validation engineers with relevant experience
- Candidates interested in technology compliance
- Professionals ready to tackle complex validation challenges
Not recommended for
- New engineering graduates or those without experience
- Individuals preferring simplistically defined roles
- Candidates seeking remote-only work options
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The Opportunity
We're looking for the Wavemakers of tomorrow.
Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.
Senior Validation Engineer
What You'll Do
- Characterize analog blocks and perform PHY/Link Layer/Protocol compliance against various industry standards such as PCIe, Ethernet, and UCIe
- Bring up silicon, debug issues, present test results, and generate validation reports
- Define validation and regression test plans and develop test methodologies for various tests
- Develop and standardize test scripts for various validation and regression tests that cover compliance and design features, and characterize chips over process, voltage, and temperature, and optimize firmware revisions
- Determine equipment and accessories needs for various tests and automate test equipment
- Study signal integrity and power integrity for evaluation boards and for silicon
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Science is at a minimum
- Strong knowledge in various specifications such PCIe (Gen1 to Gen6), IEEE 100G CK (C2M, CR, KR), and OIF 100G CEI (VSR, MR, LR), 224G, UCIe, etc.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Perl, Matlab, C/C++, HTML5 web languages or other scripting languages
- Proficiency in using and automating test instruments such as Scope, BERT, Logic Analyzer/Exerciser, VNA, Power Supplies and Multimeters, etc.
- Strong understandings of SerDes architecture (NRZ, PAM4) and theory of operation: PLL, CDR, CTLE, FFE, DFE, etc.
- Experience in using compliance software such as SIGTEST, SEASIM, COM, etc.
- Experience in PCB design and good understandings of signal integrity, insertion loss, return loss, TDR
- Direct experience in SerDes related electrical validation
- Working experience with PCIe and Ethernet protocol layers is a definite plus
- Good understanding of design blocks like MAC and PCS is a plus
- Experience in optical and die2die validation is a plus
- Experience in Mango Database, HTML, JavaScript, Numpy, SciPy, Seaborn, Matplotlib for data post processing and analysis is a plus
We have a flexible work environment to support and help employees thrive in personal and professional capacities.
You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described as per below:
Health & Wellness
Our programs emphasize knowledge and prevention, helping you stay proactive and prepared to manage your health at every stage.
- Comprehensive health plan
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Time Off
We value the importance of rest and recharge, which is why we offer flexible time off options to support your well-being.
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave Top-Up Program
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and provide accommodations during the recruitment process.
