Senior Staff Software Engineer - Central IP applications team /ownership of pre-silicon and post-silicon API support
About The Position
In this role you will be part of the Central IP applications team. Participate in the design and implementation the PHY validation framework, which focues on automation, scalability, and modularity to support diverse hardware validation requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, validation, and test engineering) to define validation goals, interface requirements, and automation strategies. Develop test infrastructure and automation tools to enable efficient, reliable, and repeatable validation workflows. Integrate hardware and software systems into the validation framework, including DUTs (Devices Under Test), measurement instruments, data acquisition systems, and test control platforms. Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration, automated testing, and validation result reporting. Monitor system performance and test coverage, identifying opportunities to optimize runtime efficiency and improve failure diagnostics. Write clear documentation for framework architecture, test flows, usage guides, and onboarding materials for other engineers. Support framework maintainability through version control, issue tracking, modular code practices, and periodic code reviews. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of best practices in software engineering and validation methodology. Stay current with industry trends in test automation, hardware-software co-validation, and emerging technologies to guide future enhancements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 8+ years of experience in software engineering, OR Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of experience in software engineering.
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, C++, C#, or similar), with a strong understanding of software design principles and test-driven development.
- Experience designing and implementing automation frameworks or validation infrastructure.
- Familiarity with PHY layer concepts (e.g., SERDES, USB, PCIe, Ethernet) and validation workflows.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD workflows, and issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
- Hands-on experience working with test equipment (oscilloscopes, BERTs, logic analyzers, etc.) and integrating them via APIs (e.g., SCPI, VISA, gRPC).
- Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills in hardware-software interaction environments.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with developing test automation systems in a hardware validation or lab automation environment.
- Knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, MATLAB) and experience processing large sets of test data.
- Familiarity with hardware bring-up, signal integrity, or post-silicon validation processes.
- Contributions to establishing coding standards, automation best practices, or system design documentation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement the PHY validation framework, focusing on automation, scalability, and modularity.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define validation goals, interface requirements, and automation strategies.
- Develop test infrastructure and automation tools for efficient, reliable, and repeatable validation workflows.
- Integrate hardware and software systems into the validation framework.
- Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration, automated testing, and validation result reporting.
- Monitor system performance and test coverage, optimizing runtime efficiency and improving failure diagnostics.
- Write clear documentation for framework architecture, test flows, usage guides, and onboarding materials.
- Support framework maintainability through version control, issue tracking, modular code practices, and code reviews.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices in software engineering and validation methodology.
- Stay current with industry trends in test automation, hardware-software co-validation, and emerging technologies.
Benefits
- Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back
- Family support programs
- Robust mental health resources
- Recognition and service awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
