Silicon Validation Engineer- Mountain View, CA

Summary:

We are looking for Senior Silicon Validation Engineer to work in the dynamic Microsoft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Silicon Engineering team. The candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter who will thrive in this cutting-edge technical environment. Candidate will be responsible for Pre and Post Silicon Validation as well as Systems Level Testing. It involves driving system team enablement and product deployment in data center at scale.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of related technical engineering experience

Hands on experience with validation for multiple product cycles from definition to Silicon, including writing test plans, developing tests, debugging failures and developing tools for pre-silicon and post-silicon environments.

Hardware Driver, Firmware, Software and Test development experience and proficiency in C & C++.

Hands on experience with Python development framework.

Experience with RTL debug, System level debug and Software debug.

Experience with industry standard interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet, I2C, UART, JTAG and storage devices.

Hands on experience with Emulation and FPGA platforms.

Confirmable working in lab and familiar with analyzer, boards and data collection equipments.

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Must be able to work with cross functional teams and has a mindset of result-oriented execution.

Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Nice to have qualification:

Good knowledge of advanced computer architecture, silicon boot flow and AI/ML workloads

Power Vmin Electrical characterization experience

Testplans, RTL development and testbench development

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Responsibilities

The Silicon team is seeking a passionate, driven, and intellectually curious computer/electrical engineer to deliver premium-quality designs once considered impossible. We are responsible for delivering high quality product that can perform complex and high-performance functions in an extremely efficient manner.

Lead key components of functional validation of complex ASIC SOC and FPGA SOC

Perform Post-Silicon/FPGA validation by defining testing strategies

Work with Cross functional teams, Architecture, Software, Hardware Design, Verification, Partner teams for project execution and also influence next generation designs

Develop Test plan, C tests and infrastructure to complete functional validation of complex design and report bug/issues

Understand Software AI/ML Workload and perform testing with it

Running tests, debugging failures, creating stress and performance scenarios to meet test plan goals

Actively participate in chip bring up and write test firmware to support various teams

Innovate to improve validation efficiency through methodologies and tools

Coach and mentor others in your areas of expertise

Demonstrate Microsoft core values: Customer Focus, Adaptability, Collaboration, Growth Mindset, Drive for Results, Influence for Impact, Judgement, and Diversity & Inclusion

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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