Silicon Validation Engineer Intern

Date:

Company: Alphawave Semi , Toronto, ON

Duration: May 2024 – Aug 2025

Gained hands-on validation experience with high-speed interconnect protocols including PCIe and UCIe, contributing to both pre-silicon and post-silicon test development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performed lab-based signal integrity testing using 70G Tektronix Oscilloscope, DCA, and VNA; executed compliance and characterization tests including TX compliance, return loss, ESD, interop, and die-to-die link
  • Developed and maintained test automation and data post-processing scripts to improve efficiency and accuracy of lab workflows
  • Collaborated closely with design teams in debug meetings to troubleshoot silicon issues and improve design validation strategies
  • Presented test results and performance findings to VPs, supporting key product decisions and cross-functional alignment
  • Highly proficient in Git for version control, enabling effective collaboration and robust tracking across test development