PCIe Silicon Validation Engineer
Next Silicon
PCIe Silicon Validation Engineer
- Hardware
- Israel
Description
NextSilicon is reimagining high-performance computing (HPC & AI). Our accelerated compute solutions leverage intelligent adaptive algorithms to vastly accelerate supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. We have developed a novel software-defined hardware architecture that is achieving significant advancements in both the HPC and AI domains.
At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values:
- Professionalism: We get exceptional results through professionalism and unwavering dedication to quality and performance.
- Unity: Collaboration is key to success; we foster a work environment where every employee feels valued and heard.
- Impact: We're passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide.
NextSilicon is seeking a highly skilled and experienced PCIe Validation Engineer to join our Silicon and System Validation team, playing a key role in the company’s core products. This position involves building a complex validation environment from scratch for pre and post silicon, defining test plan execution and debugging failures while collaborating with cross-functional teams. In this role, you will take ownership of the validation from Emulation thru bring-up to product release in quality that meets Next silicon’s standards.
Requirements
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- At least 3 years of experience in implementing PCIe initialization code and PCIe subsystem, PHYs training, and calibration software.
- Experience in Physical Layer (PHY) design and debug.
- Experience in HW-SW integrations.
- Strong debugging skills using high-end lab equipment (Analizer, Scope, BERT)
- Experience in Silicon power-on - advantage
- Strong knowledge of Python, C and C++ - advantage
Responsibilities
- Develop and debug PCIe initialization and reset flows.
- Develop and execute test plans for pre-silicon and post-silicon validation, including targeted tests for validating specific PCIe functionality.
- Take part in Silicon bring-up and power-on stage on Silicon arrival.
- Collect and analyze validation data to identify trends and root causes and to uncover opportunities for improving silicon quality, reliability and performance.
- Drive the debugging and resolution of complex silicon issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams across design, architecture, software and firmware.