Senior IC Validation Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior IC Validation Engineer

• Focus: Storage and PCIe switch silicon validation (pre- and post-silicon)

Description

You will validate storage and PCIe switch silicon products to ensure they meet applicable industry standards and operate correctly in their intended applications. The work spans emulation platforms and prototype silicon, including test planning, C/C++ firmware and host tool development, automated validation scripting, and deep system-level debug. You will partner with hardware, software, FPGA emulation, and IC design teams, and support customer bring-up and integration troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Construct, review, and execute robust validation test plans on emulation platforms and prototype silicon

• Develop C/C++ embedded firmware and/or host software tools for low-level system validation

• Write test scripts to control protocol exercisers and automate validation tools and equipment

• Collaborate with software development, FPGA emulation, and IC design teams during the pre/post silicon validation process

• Work with board development on validation and reference board designs and new product requirements

• Drive technical debug and resolution of issues at the complete system level; propose workarounds and implement solutions

• Support external customers during initial silicon bring-up and system integration/troubleshooting

• Present technical information effectively and educate Field Application Engineers (FAEs) on new product features and operation

• Work with Technical Publications on engineering notes, data sheets, and architectural manuals

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the US

• 3+ years industry experience with a Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or 5+ years with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

• Experience developing/debugging C/C++ code (embedded firmware and system drivers/host applications preferred)

• Experience developing/debugging automated test scripts in Python

• Practical system-level debug using firmware debuggers, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers

• Experience with Linux environments

• Solid understanding of computer architecture and system-level operation/execution

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Competitive new hire equity grant and annual equity awards

• Medical, dental, and vision plans

• 401(K) participation with company matching

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Company paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time

• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence per applicable law