Sr. IC Validation Engineer

Senior IC Validation Engineer The primary role of the IC Validation team is validating storage and PCIe switch silicon products to ensure they meet all applicable industry standards and operate completely in their intended applications. IC Validation engineers work with the development engineering departments (hardware and software) in validating and debugging new products in a lab environment. This team is continually working with state-of-the-art equipment on leading edge storage and PCIe switch silicon spanning across the pre (emulation) and post silicon validation cycle.

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Construct, review, and execute robust validation test plans on emulation platforms and prototype siliconDevelop C/C++ based embedded firmware and or/host software tools and applications for low level system validationDevelop test scripts to control protocol exercisers and automate various validation tools and equipmentWork in parallel with the software development, FPGA Emulation, and IC Design teams as part of the pre/post silicon validation processWork with the board development team on validation and reference board designs and new product requirementsDrive technical debug and resolution of issues encountered at the complete system level. Propose creative workarounds and implement solutions to complex problems.Work with external customers on initial silicon bring-up and system level integration and troubleshootingEffectively present technical information to teams of engineersEducate Field Application Engineers (FAEs) on new product features and operationsWork with the Technical Publications group on engineering notes, data sheets, and architectural manuals
Requires:BS/MSEE/CE and at least five (5+) years of IC validation experienceExperience developing and debugging C/C++-based code with an emphasis on embedded FW and system driver/host applicationsExperience developing and debugging automated test scripts written in PythonWorking knowledge of ARM architecture and firmware programming preferredSolid understanding of computer architecture and system level operation/execution xzbcwsv Practical experience in system level debug utilizing FW debuggers, logic analyzers and protocol analyzersExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailPCIe (Gen3/4/5) protocol experience preferred including knowledge of LTSSM, system enumeration and configuration space formatUnderstanding of basic PCB conceptsAbility to read and understand board level schematicsExperience with Linux environmentsAbility to work independently with little or no supervision under tight schedulesAbility to quickly learn new technologiesStrong communication skills, including verbal, presentation, and documentationExcellent teamwork skills