Silicon Validation & Bring up Engineer

About Lyte

Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai

If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role

• We are seeking a hands-on Validation Engineer to take our custom silicon devices from first power-on to production readiness. The role involves close collaboration across analog design, logic design, and package design teams.

What you'll do

• Lead silicon bring up for new tape-outs from initial power-on through functional validation
• Develop and execute structured test plans covering functional and performance validation
• Characterize analog and digital circuit behavior against product specifications
• Build automated test infrastructure using Python for high-throughput characterization
• Debug complex mixed-signal devices using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and protocol analyzers
• Validate high-speed interfaces including signal integrity analysis
• Root-cause issues and distinguish design vs. process vs. board-level failures

Required Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Hands-on chip or system bringup and validation experience
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis
• Experience validating high-speed serial interfaces
• Understanding of analog fundamentals: signal integrity, transmission lines, feedback theory, and voltage/current source compliance testing
• Knowledge of frequency-domain and time-domain measurements
• Solid analog circuit knowledge: bias networks, LDOs, PLLs, ADCs/DACs, and mixed-signal interfaces
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, layout files, and datasheet specifications
• SOC Circuitry: DMA, Cache, DDR, SRAM, IPC, Timers / PTP, OTP
• Hands on experience with Digital comms: SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, CAN, SWD, JTAG

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• PVT corner characterization and yield analysis experience
• Prior ASIC tape-out experience from prototype to production
• Reliability testing exposure: HTOL, ELFR, ESD/latch-up

Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible vacation and time-off policy
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team