Post-Silicon Validation Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Post-Silicon Validation EngineerCelero is seeking Post-Silicon Validation Engineers to join our validation team for next-generation coherent DSP ASICs powering AI and hyperscale optical networking. As a member of our engineering team, you will play an important role in enabling first silicon, silicon characterization, and ensuring product readiness for customer deployment and high-volume production.We are seeking multiple levels from early career to Senior Staff level.This is a role within a fast-paced startup where you will work with Architecture, Design, Firmware, Systems, Apps, Marketing, ATE, Product Engineering, and customers to solve complex silicon challenges. You will have the opportunity to participate in validation strategy, shape best practices, and be a part of our validation infrastructure from the ground up.What You'll DoPost-silicon validation and characterization of complex ASICs and SoCs from first silicon through production releaseParticipate in functionality, performance, interoperability, compliance, stress testing, corner cases, and reliability functionsEnable first silicon bring-up using JTAG, scan, embedded debug features, and board-level diagnosticsValidate high-speed interfaces including PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes and other industry-standard protocolsUtilize advanced lab equipment including high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, BERTs, protocol analyzers, Ethernet traffic generators, network analyzers, logic analyzers, and power measurement equipmentDebug complex hardware, firmware, RTL, and system-level issues while working closely with cross-functional engineering teams to identify root causes and drive timely resolutionContribute to scalable Python-based automation frameworks for test execution, regression, silicon characterization, data analysis, and reportingValidate firmware, bootloaders, device drivers, and hardware/software interfaces across multiple platformsCharacterize silicon performance, power, thermal behavior, margins, and compliance against architectural specificationsParticipate in debug reviews and technical direction for validation methodology, infrastructure, and best practicesSupport early customer engagements by reproducing and resolving system-level issues and collaborating with applications engineeringDocument validation results, silicon characterization data, debug findings, and production readiness reportsWhat You'll BringBasic QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of formal educationHands-on post-silicon validation, DVT, or silicon bring-up experience with complex ASICs or SoCsUnderstanding of silicon debug methodologies and structured root-cause analysisKnowledge of one or more high-speed protocols including PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes, CXL, USB, SPI, I²C, or similar interfacesPython programming skills for automation, regression development, and data analysisExcellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teamsComfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities evolve quickly and every team member has significant technical ownershipAbility to work onsite full-time at our Irvine, California or Ottawa, Canada headquarters.

This is not a remote position. We will provide relocation for qualified candidates.Ability to interpret schematics, understand board design, power sequencing, signal integrity, and hardware debugPreferred QualificationsExperience bringing first silicon to production in networking, communications, data center, AI, or high-performance computing products.Experience using laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, BERTs, protocol analyzers, network analyzers, logic analyzers, and related validation toolsExperience validating firmware, embedded software, drivers, and hardware/software interfacesExperience validating coherent optical DSPs, networking ASICs, Ethernet switch silicon, AI accelerators, GPUs, storage controllers, or high-speed communications devicesStrong knowledge of Ethernet, PCIe, OIF, IEEE, or related compliance specificationsExperience building scalable validation automation, regression systems, dashboards, and data pipelinesFamiliarity with customer platform validation and hyperscale qualification processesAnnual Base Salary Range for US: $100,000 - $200,000 (The final offer will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and location.)