May 12, 2026 Melissa Kashouh

d-Matrix – Post-Silicon Validation Engineer, Staff

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● TALENT ONE MARKET INTELLIGENCE: D-MATRIX

🔥 TALENT LIQUIDITY:
Extremely tight. The intersection of chiplet-specific validation and high-speed interface expertise is a niche with a 1:30 supply-to-demand ratio.

📈 ALPHA SIGNAL:
This is a ‘make or break’ role for the company’s valuation. By securing the silicon bring-up, you are effectively de-risking the company’s next funding round, which directly correlates to the liquidity of your equity package.

EST. COMPENSATION
$210k – $275k Base + Significant Equity Upside
SECTOR HEAT
88.0/100
CANDIDATE PROTOCOL: Focus your narrative on ‘first-time-right’ silicon success. If you have experience with PCIe Gen5 or LPDDR5 bring-up, lead with that—it is the primary bottleneck for this product’s time-to-market.

Official Role Description: d-Matrix

At d-Matrix, we are focused on unleashing the potential of generative AI to power the transformation of technology. We are at the forefront of software and hardware innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Our culture is one of respect and collaboration.We value humility and believe in direct communication. Our team is inclusive, and our differing perspectives allow for better solutions. We are seeking individuals passionate about tackling challenges and are driven by execution.  Ready to come find your playground? Together, we can help shape the endless possibilities of AI. Location:Working onsite at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters 3 days per week.What You Will Do:Get ready to dive into an exhilarating journey as you work on the bring-up, validation, and debugging of a groundbreaking interference accelerator chip/chiplets! Here’s what you can look forward to:· Work on chip(s) bring up, validation and debug of cutting-edge interference accelerator chiplet. This includes cutting-edge technology: test and validate high-speed serial protocols like PCIe Gen5, high-speed memory interfaces such as LPDDR5, and die-to-die chiplet interconnect blocks.· Innovate and execute:** Create and implement comprehensive test bring-up and validation plans alongside your dynamic team, develop automated randomization of software/firmware kernel functions and logging instrumentation in conjunction with self-checking post processors· Craft impactful test scripts:** Develop test scripts and embedded firmware functions for host systems that will test and validate aspects of our high-speed interfaces, including PCIe, LPDDR, and D2D, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.· Equip your workspace: Collaborate with your team to procure and acquire the latest lab equipment, ensuring you have the tools needed to succeed.· Collaborate and conquer:** Work hand-in-hand with hardware, software, and operations teams on exciting challenges such as ATE tests and hardware/software debugging, fostering a spirit of teamwork and innovation.What you will bring:· Do you have the following qualifications and Experience?· BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5 + years industry experience working with high performance SoC· Familiarity with high speed serial protocol (such as PCIe Gen3/4/5) and/or high speed external memory technology (such as LPDDR3/LPDDR4/LPDDR5 and/or high speed I/O standards.· Excellent debugging verbal and written communication skills· Capable of working effectively across cross functional organizational boundaries.Equal Opportunity Employment Policyd-Matrix is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Our focus is on hiring teammates with humble expertise, kindness, dedication and a willingness to embrace challenges and learn together every day.d-Matrix does not accept resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies. We appreciate the interest and effort of recruitment firms, but we kindly request that individual interested in opportunities with d-Matrix apply directly through our official channels. This approach allows us to streamline our hiring processes and maintain a consistent and fair evaluation of al applicants. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Melissa Kashouh

Founder of Talent One I help enterprise leaders and investors forecast hiring surges, talent shortages, and market friction up to six weeks in advance using our patent-pending predictive intelligence platform. As the founder of Talent One AI (the intelligence layer of The Talent One), I built a system that turns lagging recruiting data into actionable foresight — helping companies reduce technical debt, protect employer brand, and hire ahead of the curve. Based in Providence, Rhode Island.
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