Efficient Computer · 1 month ago
Post Silicon Validation and Test Manager
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expEfficient is developing the world’s most energy-efficient general-purpose computer processor and is seeking an experienced Post Silicon Validation and Test Manager. This role involves owning the end-to-end validation and test strategy for the company's programmable processor products, ensuring they meet rigorous performance, quality, and reliability standards from first silicon bring-up through high-volume manufacturing.
ComputerEmbedded SoftwareInformation TechnologyManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Develop and drive a comprehensive NPI plan for silicon validation, test-flow, wafer sort, characterization, and productization of Efficient’s programmable processors
Manage relationships with silicon validation vendors, including defining scope, ensuring deliverables, and monitoring performance
Partner with internal design and verification teams during pre-silicon to define test structures, features, and methodologies required for successful silicon validation
Lead the post-silicon validation process, from first power-on through to volume production
Define and implement silicon validation processes and methodologies, ensuring repeatability, coverage, and robustness
Debug complex silicon issues involving digital, analog, and timing domains, working cross-functionally with architects, designers, and verification engineers
Provide leadership and mentorship to silicon validation engineers and influence broader organizational practices around validation and test
Deliver detailed documentation, reports, and technical presentations to stakeholders and executive teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years of proven, hands-on experience in silicon validation, test development and silicon product engineering, and manufacturing processes
3+ years leading validation engineering teams with demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills
Direct experience taking a processor/SoC from first silicon to volume production through entire manufacturing life-cycle
Demonstrated experience in post-silicon bring-up, validation, characterization, test hardware and software development
Hands-on experience working with silicon validation vendors, test hardware and test software development vendors
In-depth experience executing or supervising the execution of silicon production qualification processes, such as ESD, Latchup, HTOL, BHAST
Extensive pre-silicon experience collaborating with design and verification teams to define test structures and features
Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills
Preferred
Strong expertise in processor architectures, including timing, analog, and digital requirements
Strong silicon debugging skills, with ability to isolate and resolve complex issues across domains
Strong network and prior working relationships with leading silicon validation vendors
Track record of delivering successful NPI projects in semiconductor startups or fast-paced environments
Benefits
401K match
Company-paid benefits
Equity program
Paid parental leave
Flexibility
Company
Efficient Computer
Efficient is creating the world's most energy-efficient general-purpose processor.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$69.75MKey Investors
Eclipse Ventures
2025-11-18Series Unknown· $53.75M
2023-12-05Seed· $16M
Leadership Team
Brandon Lucia
Co-founder & CEO
Recent News
2025-07-31
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