VP, Validation Engineering
Location
San Jose, CA
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Semiconductors
Type
Salary
$300,000 - $365,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-06-03
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive test and validation strategy for all hardware products
- Establish best-in-class validation methodologies, integrating simulation-driven verification and real-world testing
- Partner with Product Management, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to align validation processes with product development cycles
- Define departmental responsibilities with respect to internal & external boundaries
- Lead the team and serve as the gatekeeper to avoid any field quality issues
- Ensure high reliability and excellence in all hardware deliverables
- Collaborate closely with various teams to prevent field quality issues
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or equivalent experience; Master’s degree is highly desirable
- Minimum of 17 years of motherboard, server R&D, and quality control experience, with 5 years in management preferred
- Strong organizational, planning, and presentation skills
- Solid interpersonal and project management skills, able to influence and lead dynamic groups
- In-depth knowledge of the motherboard and server industry and its applications
- Prior experience in hardware design is a plus
