Design Engineer - Validation
About The Position
We are seeking an Engineer to develop tests, validate, and debug new PCI Express (PCIe) switches and Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) controllers, as well as support validation for existing devices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and execute comprehensive silicon and system validation plans to ensure compliance with functional specifications. Diagnose and resolving complex hardware and software issues in post-silicon environments. Build and enhance validation tools and test automation scripts. Guide and mentor junior engineers, sharing technical knowledge and fostering a collaborative team environment. Leading complex test execution and conducting investigations in a lab environment on-site and remotely. Finding and reporting bugs. Working with cross-expertise teams and leading efforts to isolate, investigate and solve them.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 2+ years of relevant experience. New graduates who have appropriate experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of software engineering principles
- Proficiency in programming scripting (e.g., Python, C, or similar).
- Deep understanding of digital systems and computer architecture.
- Ability to develop and execute functional validation plans, including creating supporting software.
- Experience in IC and SoC validation.
- Experience debugging & working with prototype ICs, boards and HW infrastructure.
- Experience working in a lab environment and knowledge of relevant test equipment and protocol analyzers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate across teams and present technical insights
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of PCIe/CXL system architecture and/or NVMe storage interfaces.
- Knowledge of I2C/I3C/SMBus interfaces
- Familiarity with lab equipment, such as protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers.
- Experience in high-speed digital design and board-level development.
- Experience testing and debugging high-speed SERDES.
- Knowledge of FPGA design tools and VHDL/Verilog coding.
- Experience in assembling computer systems and various operating systems including Linux & Windows.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute comprehensive silicon and system validation plans to ensure compliance with functional specifications.
- Diagnose and resolving complex hardware and software issues in post-silicon environments.
- Build and enhance validation tools and test automation scripts.
- Guide and mentor junior engineers, sharing technical knowledge and fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Leading complex test execution and conducting investigations in a lab environment on-site and remotely.
- Finding and reporting bugs.
- Working with cross-expertise teams and leading efforts to isolate, investigate and solve them.
Benefits
- health benefits that begin day one
- retirement savings plans
- industry leading IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
