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Shoolin Inc is a staffing and technology solutions company specializing in tailored talent acquisition and recruitment excellence across Science, Engineering, Technology, Clinical & Life Sciences, and Pharmaceutical sectors. They provide skilled staffing, innovative tech solutions, and master vendor services, focusing on matching the right talent with organizational needs for both short-term projects and specialized roles. Their approach emphasizes cultural fit and long-term partnerships, positioning them as a transformative growth catalyst in workforce solutions with a commitment to quality and industry expertise.
Job Title: Senior Validation Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA
Employment Type: Full-time / Onsite
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Validation Engineer with strong experience in memory interface bring-up/validation (DDR4/DDR5, LPDDR4/LPDDR5) , lab-based electrical characterization , and FPGA-based validation . The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise working in high-speed hardware environments and developing automation scripts to support validation workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Perform platform-level electrical validation and characterization of DDR memory interfaces (DDR4/DDR5, LPDDR4/LPDDR5) and high-speed I/O standards.
Lead bring-up, debug, and validation of FPGA-based platforms and prototypes.
Utilize lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BERTs, power analyzers , etc., to validate system performance and characterize signal integrity.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Tcl, or equivalent languages to support validation and data collection.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware design, firmware, and systems engineering.
Analyze test data, prepare reports, and present findings with recommended corrective actions.
Support root-cause analysis and board-level/system-level debugging efforts.
Must Have Skills
Strong experience in memory interface bring-up or validation , including DDR4/DDR5 and LPDDR4/LPDDR5.
Hands-on experience in a lab environment using oscilloscopes and other electrical validation tools.
Working knowledge of scripting languages , such as Python or Tcl.
3–4 years of direct FPGA bring-up or validation experience .
Experience & Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering , or related field with 5 years of relevant experience , OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of directly related experience.
Proven experience in platform-level electrical characterization of DDR memory interfaces and I/O standards.
Experience with FPGA validation , board bring-up, debugging, and system characterization.
Advanced degree is a plus .
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with signal integrity measurements and high-speed PCB design considerations.
Familiarity with JTAG, PCIe, SerDes, or other high-speed protocols.
Experience with automation frameworks or lab management tools.