Silicon System Validation Engineer

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.

Silicon System Validation Engineer Responsibilities:

Develop, execute, and sign-off on validation plans and targets for System on Chip (So Cs) 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 So Cs 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++, System Verilog)

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

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and Whats App further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
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United States of America: $178,000/year to $250,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
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