Entry Level Silicon Validation Engineer Jobs
New grad silicon validation engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on lab projects can outweigh a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Electronics & Hardware, Education, and Science & Research, with AMD, Nokia, and Advantest hiring at this level now.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 16+ Entry Level Silicon Validation Engineer jobs
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.
See All 16 Entry Level Silicon Validation Engineer Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsEntry Level Silicon Validation Engineer Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Education
- Science & Research
- Telecommunications
Entry Level Silicon Validation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level silicon validation engineer job?
Employers hiring at this level look for hands-on experience with hardware debugging, scripting languages like Python, and familiarity with test environments, skills built through internships, university lab coursework, or personal projects. A portfolio that shows you can write test plans, analyze failures, or work with real silicon gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only list coursework on a resume.
Which companies hire entry level silicon validation engineers?
Companies hiring entry level silicon validation engineers right now include AMD, Nokia, and Advantest, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of semiconductor manufacturers, chip design firms, and consumer electronics companies that run active validation teams and regularly bring in new graduates to support testing pipelines.
Are there remote entry level silicon validation engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level require on-site access to lab equipment and physical hardware. About 7% of entry level silicon validation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in software-side validation, test automation, or simulation work where lab access is not a daily requirement.
Are these new grad silicon validation engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior silicon validation engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op rotations toward qualifications, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'new grad,' or 'recent graduates encouraged to apply' in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level silicon validation engineers?
Entry Level 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 run continuous chip development and test cycles that depend on early-career engineers to execute structured validation plans under senior oversight.