Validation/Characterization Strategy & Execution
Overseeing the validation and characterization of analog, digital, and mixed-signal IPs, ensuring robust coverage from initial silicon bring-up through production qualification.
Planning & Infrastructure Development
Guiding the development of validation plans, including bench hardware and software requirements, and ensure the team has the necessary tools and infrastructure to execute effectively.
RTL Development for Test Enablement
Supervising the creation of custom RTL test logic to support targeted validation and characterization efforts, enabling deeper insight into IP behavior.
Silicon Bring-Up & Debug Leadership
Driving the bring-up of new silicon products, driving validation and debug activities to assess IP functionality and performance. This includes characterizing datasheet parameters, performing statistical analysis of measured data, and overseeing datasheet preparation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Acting as the central liaison between design, verification, manufacturing, test, quality, and marketing/application teams, ensuring alignment and smooth transition from silicon arrival to product release.
Customer Support & Issue Resolution
Providing leadership in resolving post-release customer issues, coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely and effective solutions.
You Have…
15+ years of experience in silicon validation, including 3–5 years in a leadership role.
Master or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a strong passion for engineering and management in silicon design validation.
Proven track record in managing complex validation projects and leading cross-functional teams.
Deep expertise in high-speed SerDes interface characterization and protocol compliance testing (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, SDI, CoaXpress, JESD204, MIPI D-PHY, CSI/DSI-2, USB, DisplayPort, HDMI).
Strong background in high-speed board design, signal integrity evaluation, and debug.
Proficient in Verilog/VHDL and FPGA design implementation using industry-standard tools.
Skilled in test automation development using Python and Perl.
Solid understanding of statistical analysis and tools such as JMP and R.
Hands-on experience with bench equipment including BERT, VNA, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers.
Exposure to FPGA-based emulation and prototyping environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.
Highly self-motivated, proactive, and strong in critical thinking and problem-solving.
Who Are We?
At Lattice, we’re a collaborative and solutions-driven team that values innovation, problem-solving, and having fun along the way. We specialize in developing low-power, programmable logic technologies that power a wide range of applications—from the Edge to the Cloud.
Our products and solutions span differentiated programmable logic devices, system-level solutions, design services, and IP licensing. As the leader in low-power programmable technology, we help solve complex customer challenges across communications, computing, industrial, automotive, and consumer markets.
What sets us apart is our deep technical expertise, long-standing customer relationships, and commitment to world-class support. Together, we’re enabling a smarter, more secure, and connected world.
Join Team Lattice…and help us continue to drive innovation that creates a smarter, better-connected world. Together, we enable what’s next.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
At Lattice, we believe great engineers come from diverse backgrounds. Even if your experience doesn’t check every box, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment where learning is part of the journey. With the depth and breadth of knowledge on our team, Lattice is a great place to build your expertise and take your career to the next level
Additional Information
This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in: India Lattice recognizes that employees are its greatest asset and the driving force behind success in a highly competitive, global industry. Lattice continually strives to provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to attract, retain, motivate, reward and celebrate the highest caliber employees in the industry.
Lattice is an international, service-driven developer of innovative low cost, low power programmable design solutions. Our global workforce, some 1,000 strong, shares a total commitment to customer success and an unbending will to win. For more information about how our FPGA, CPLD and programmable power management devices help our customers unlock their innovation, visit www.latticesemi.com. You can also follow us via Twitter, Facebook, or RSS. At Lattice, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates.
