Entry Level Post-Silicon Validation Engineer Jobs
New grad post-silicon validation engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on lab projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Electronics & Hardware, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like AMD, Nokia, and Advantest hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.
Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Role and Responsibility: Xilinx, Inc., a subsidiary of AMD, Inc., is hiring Sr. Silicon Design Engineer to define, design, verify, and create documentation for ASIC development. Determine architecture design, logic design, and system simulation. Define module interfaces/formats for simulation. Contribute to the development of multi-dimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route and timing and power use. Analyze equipment to establish operation data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results. May also review vendor capability to support development. Utilize knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, and electronic equipment, as well as knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various company products.
Multiple openings. Qualified applicants click “APPLY NOW” button to apply online. Travel required: NO
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree required:
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
Amount and type of experience required:
One (1) year of experience in the job offered or a closely related engineering role.
Specific skills required:
The following skills are required:
- CMOS transistor design;
- Physical design of deep submicron digital ASIC chips;
- Large-scale ASIC chip physical design;
- Submicron ASIC design flow;
- ASIC design tools (synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, static timing analysis);
- Back-End (physical design) EDA tools;
- Physical design (PD) process; and
- TCL and Perl.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
INTRODUCTION
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.
At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.
Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Role and Responsibility: Xilinx, Inc., a subsidiary of AMD, Inc., is hiring Sr. Silicon Design Engineer to define, design, verify, and create documentation for ASIC development. Determine architecture design, logic design, and system simulation. Define module interfaces/formats for simulation. Contribute to the development of multi-dimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Evaluate all aspects of the process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route and timing and power use. Analyze equipment to establish operation data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results. May also review vendor capability to support development. Utilize knowledge of computers and electronics, including circuit boards, processors, chips, and electronic equipment, as well as knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various company products.
Multiple openings. Qualified applicants click “APPLY NOW” button to apply online. Travel required: NO
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree required:
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
Amount and type of experience required:
One (1) year of experience in the job offered or a closely related engineering role.
Specific skills required:
The following skills are required:
- CMOS transistor design;
- Physical design of deep submicron digital ASIC chips;
- Large-scale ASIC chip physical design;
- Submicron ASIC design flow;
- ASIC design tools (synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, static timing analysis);
- Back-End (physical design) EDA tools;
- Physical design (PD) process; and
- TCL and Perl.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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Entry Level Post-Silicon Validation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level post-silicon validation engineer job?
Entry level post-silicon validation engineer roles reward candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience with hardware debug, test bench setup, or scripting in Python. Coursework in computer architecture, digital design, or VLSI gives you a foundation, but internships and lab projects that show you've run actual silicon tests are what make a resume stand out. Tailor your application to each employer's chip focus, whether that's CPUs, GPUs, or SoCs.
Which companies hire entry level post-silicon validation engineers?
Companies hiring entry level post-silicon validation engineers right now include AMD, Nokia, and Advantest, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you'll find openings across both established semiconductor manufacturers and growing fabless chip design firms that build validation teams from the ground up with new talent.
Are there remote entry level post-silicon validation engineer jobs?
Yes, though most positions at this level are on-site given the lab and hardware access the work requires. About 7% of entry level post-silicon validation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options exist but on-site roles dominate. Hybrid arrangements are more common at larger companies where some validation workflows can be handled off-lab.
Are these new grad post-silicon validation engineer jobs?
Yes, these roles include new grad, recent graduate, and junior positions alongside other entry level openings. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internships, senior capstone projects, or a portfolio of hardware validation work as qualifying credentials. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'new graduate welcome,' or '0-2 years' in the job description to confirm the posting fits your stage.
Which industries hire the most entry level post-silicon validation engineers?
Entry Level post-silicon validation engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they build and iterate on custom silicon at high volume, creating a steady need for validation engineers who can join test teams and grow technical depth on the job.