Silicon Enablement Engineer

Introduction

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Architect and drive the development of scalable prototyping environments, verification frameworks, and reusable infrastructure to enable seamless pre- to post-silicon transitions across multiple programs.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Architecture, Design, Verification, Firmware, and Partner teams to influence silicon design decisions and ensure robust enablement strategies.
• Own and guide silicon bring-up activities, including the development of verification firmware, debug tools, and validation methodologies for complex SoCs and microprocessor subsystems.
• Mentor and grow junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation in validation methodologies, debug techniques, and automation practices.
• Drive innovation in validation tools, methodologies, and coverage strategies to improve efficiency, scalability, and quality across silicon programs.
• Represent the team in technical forums, program reviews, and executive updates, providing insights and recommendations based on validation outcomes and debug learnings.
  

Preferred Education

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in silicon enablement, validation, or microprocessor verification, with a proven track record of leading complex bring-up and validation efforts.
• Deep expertise in microarchitecture (x86, ARM, or custom architectures), system-level debug, and validation strategy.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python and experience with validation automation frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive technical decisions, and influence silicon design and validation strategy.
• Experience with lab bring-up, board-level debug, firmware development, and post-silicon validation infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a history of mentoring and technical guidance.
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience