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  • Meta
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Full-Time
  • 35 days ago
Meta VERIFIED EMPLOYER

Silicon System Validation Engineer.

Hardware & Semiconductor Engineering Full-Time

Silicon System Validation Engineer: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for an engineer validating custom silicon for next-generation devices and future AR products.
  • The Person:The person will develop and sign off validation plans for SoCs and end-to-end HW/SW systems, lead validation and debugging, do lab debugging and failure analysis, and analyse power and performance.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or master’s in a relevant field, 8+ years of experience in silicon design verification or validation, and experience writing and debugging validation scripts and test automation in Python, C/C++, and SystemVerilog.

About the role

Join a passionate team driving the validation of Meta's next-generation devices, collaborating with cross-functional groups to ensure our custom custom silicon delivers target performance and quality for future AR products.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, execute, and sign-off on validation plans and targets for System on Chip (SoCs) and end-to-end HW/SW systems
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of system hardware, software, and firmware components; lead validation and debugging efforts
  • Collaborate with team members on lab debugging, silicon bug reproduction, failure analysis, and reporting
  • Conduct power and performance analysis of complex SoCs and subsystems, identifying areas of optimization
  • Proactively identify and communicate technical risks to project stakeholders, proposing solutions
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including architecture, IP, firmware, SoC, and system engineering, to ensure the SoC achieves product goals
  • Operate effectively in an agile environment, adapting validation plans and targets to evolving roadmaps and project requirements
Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8+ years of experience in silicon design verification or validation
  • Experience writing and debugging validation scripts and test automation (e.g., Python, C/C++, SystemVerilog)
Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with tape-out, bring-up and characterization of ASICs
  • Experience with graphics and display technologies
  • Experience with digital design, design verification and firmware/driver development
  • Track record of independently driving validation efforts to completion, identifying novel approaches to reproduce and resolve complex silicon issues
  • Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent domain

$178,000/year to $250,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Published October 1, 2026
Location Sunnyvale, CA
Job Type Full-Time