Quest Global · 5 hours ago
Silicon Validation Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $135K/yrQuest Global is seeking a skilled Post-Silicon Validation Engineer with strong electrical engineering fundamentals. The role involves validating silicon behavior on real hardware, performing electrical evaluations, and ensuring compliance across multiple communication protocols.
ConsultingInformation ServicesOutsourcingSoftware
Hiring Manager
Antony Muthu
Responsibilities
Perform post‑silicon validation , including functional, signal integrity, and power measurement tests
Conduct oscilloscope‑based probing for high‑speed and low‑speed signals, including waveform capture and analysis
Carry out board‑level electrical validation , power sequencing checks, and component-level measurements
Review and interpret PCB schematics and layout to plan probing strategy, debug issues, and identify electrical risks
Validate serial communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, QSPI, and MIPI
Support board bring‑up activities , including flashing, connectivity checks, and subsystem validation
Document test results, create validation reports, and collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and silicon teams
Work with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and power supplies
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, especially digital electronics and board-level design
Hands-on experience with oscilloscope probing, signal tracing, and waveform interpretation
Ability to read and understand PCB schematics and layout files for debug and validation
Good knowledge of communication protocols: I2C, SPI, QSPI, MIPI
Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and power analyzers
Exposure to board bring-up, hardware initialization, and early-stage functional validation
Ability to debug board-level issues, including shorts, mis-routing, signal drops, and interface failures
Preferred
Practical experience in soldering, rework, and fine-pitch component handling
Knowledge in display and LED driver domains, including timing, signal requirements, and functional testing
Familiarity with embedded systems, firmware basics, or RTOS-based workflows
Experience with Python or other scripting for automation (optional but beneficial)
Company
Quest Global
Quest Global is an engineering solutions company that offers a range of services in the engineering and technology domains.
Founded in 1997
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.08BKey Investors
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2023-08-08Private Equity· $500M
2021-08-23Private Equity· $150M
2016-02-19Secondary Market· $350M
Leadership Team
Ajit Prabhu
Chairman & CEO
Rajendra Kumar Shreemal
Chief Financial Officer
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