Silicon Design Validation, Senior Manager

Lattice Overview There is energy here energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations It s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work for our teams for our results and for our customers Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers designers and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales marketing and support teams who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry Our focus is on R D product innovation and customer service and to that focus we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality Energy feeds on energy If you flourish in a fast paced results-oriented environment if you want to achieve individual success within a team first organization and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere then Lattice may well be just what you re looking for Responsibilities Skills As a Senior Manager in Silicon Design Validation You lead a highly motivated team focused on ensuring the quality and performance of advanced semiconductor products Your role provides strategic oversight and technical direction across the full post-silicon lifecycle from first silicon arrival to production release Key Leadership Areas Technology Enablement Learning Culture Fostering a learning environment where engineers gain hands-on experience with FPGA architectures and foundational IP blocks such as SERDES PMA PCS DDR memory DDR4 LPDDR4 DDR5 DPHY PLLs DSPs MIPI Fabric and I O subsystems 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