Senior Engineer II -Validation

Overview

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Microchip Technology Inc. offers an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication, with growth opportunities in a multi-billion dollar global organization. Microchip’s Data Center Solutions (DCS) Business Unit delivers industry-leading performance, reliability, and security through Storage Controllers, Memory Controllers, NVMe SSD Controllers, PCIe Switches, and SAS Expanders.

These products are widely deployed in cloud storage, compute data centers, and storage area networks.

As a System Validation Engineer, you will be part of a highly skilled team responsible for the bring-up, integration, and validation of advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) products for the DCS Business Unit.

• Integrating prototype SOC Device HW and FW into a complete solution. This includes working with emulation platforms, proto-ICs, validation boards, FW and SW to bring an entire system level solution to life and enable functional testing and FW development.
• Develop, execute, and document a series of feature-tests that will fully validate the operation of the SoC and its various functional HW blocks and FW to ensure all components and the overall SoC is functioning per design specs, achieves expected performance and meets industry requirements and standards.
• Working with pre-silicon FGPA based emulation platforms and prototype (post-silicon) ICs/SOCs.
• Building and maintaining validation infrastructure through the development of boards, FPGAs, embedded software, device drivers and test bench scripts.
• Developing block, subsystem and system level test FW and scripts, and further integrating them in to best-in-class test automation suites.
• Leading activities in ones own area of technical expertise and supervising junior engineers in these areas.
• Running complex tests and conducting investigations in a lab environment on-site and remotely.
• Integrating and deploying AI based tools to enhance and optimize daily testing routine.
• Finding and reporting bugs. Working with cross-expertise teams and leading efforts to isolate, investigate and solve them.
• Learning and dynamically applying knowledge of the device, system, protocols, and industry standards.
• Help grow and train the validation team.
• Effectively presenting technical information to internal and external groups.

The role and responsibilities will grow with the individual candidate’s skills and interests.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience (less experienced applicants may be considered for other levels)
• Prior experience in IC and SoC validation
• Hands-on experience with prototype ICs, boards, and hardware infrastructure
• Proficient in lab environments; familiar with test equipment and protocol analyzers
• Skilled in SoC debug and investigation using firmware and MIPS debug environments
• Strong understanding of digital systems and computer architecture
• Solid foundation in Data Communication and Digital Design theory
• Proficient in scripting languages (Python, Tcl/Tk) and C/C++ programming
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience defining comprehensive test coverage at sub-block and system levels using design specifications, feature requirements, and industry standards
• Ability to develop and execute functional validation test plans and validation software/scripts with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of PCIe system architecture and protocol; ability to read and analyze PCIe protocol traces (asset)
• Familiarity with SAS/SATA, PCIe, DDR, I2C, SPI protocols (asset)
• Thorough knowledge of circuit theory and high-speed signal fundamentals
• Quick learner of new technologies, protocols, and standards
• Effective team player; collaborates well with peers and cross-functional groups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated expertise in specific validation subject areas

Other Useful Qualification

• SoC performance validation and tuning experience (asset)
• Experience with prototype boards, board modifications, and schematic reading
• Hands-on hardware experience…