Senior Engineer II Validation

Microchip; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology organization is looking for a skilled System Validation Engineer to work on the integration and validation of advanced System-on-Chip products. The candidate should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields and have at least 5 years of experience in IC validation. The role involves debugging, testing, and collaborating across multiple teams. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $86,000 to $186,000 annually, along with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Prior experience in IC and SoC validation.
• Hands-on experience with prototype ICs and hardware infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Integrating prototype SOC Device HW and FW into a complete solution.
• Developing and executing tests to validate SoC operations.
• Leading activities in technical areas and supervising junior engineers.

Skills

Python

SoC Debugging

C/C++ programming

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Test equipment

Protocol analyzers

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great Want to join a 17000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us Looking for an atmosphere of trust empowerment respect diversity and communication How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchips nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development values-based decision making and strong sense of community driven by our Vision Mission and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and its won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

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Job Description

Microchips 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.

System Validation Engineers design and build the infrastructure required to test new silicon device designs and the firmware that operates on them. This includes developing prototype ecosystems such as boards FPGAs firmware software and automation suites and integrating these with internal test equipment protocol analyzers exercisers and x86-based hardware.

Validation Engineers create comprehensive test plans based on design specifications marketing requirements and industry standards including PCIe CXL DDR4 / 5 NVMe SAS SATA and NAND flash commonly used in cloud data centers and storage area networks. Using these test plans and validation infrastructure engineers develop and execute pre- and post-silicon tests to thoroughly evaluate prototype SoC devices and embedded firmware.

Success in this role requires strong skills in system integration testing debugging and problem-solving. You will gain in-depth knowledge of protocol specifications IP design and SoC architecture and have opportunities to collaborate with teams across silicon design firmware emulation verification and applications. The position also offers prospects for internal mobility and career growth.

We are seeking adaptable engineers with excellent multi-disciplinary debug and problem-solving skills who are committed to project schedules quality and team collaboration. Immediate technical expertise is required and while ongoing learning is expected we are hiring for a senior engineer with proven experience across multiple technical domains.

Job Responsibilities

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 into best-in-class test automation suites.

Leading activities in one's 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.

Requirements / Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters 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 with x86‑based systems

Experience in Linux and Windows OS environments

Familiarity with AI‑based tools and their integration into workflow

Experience with PCIe and CXL compliance testing (asset)

Testing and debugging high-speed SERDES

Familiarity with FPGA‑based emulation environments and pre‑silicon test coverage deployment (asset)

Experience in high‑speed digital design board design PCB layout signal integrity and manufacturing processes (asset)

Experience developing and debugging MIPS‑based architectures; firmware programming in C / C

Working knowledge of protocols : PCIe CXL DDR NVMe ONFI SAS SATA I2C SPI; protocol trace debugging

In‑depth knowledge of Linux OS architecture and drivers

Linux or Windows host driver development experience

Knowledge of FPGA layout tools and VHDL / Verilog coding

ThreadX or RTOS knowledge

Pay Range

• Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location skills and experience.

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position is $86000 - $186000.

• Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location skills and experience.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

Python,SOC,Debugging,C / C++,FDA Regulations,Minitab,Technical Writing,GAMP,OS Kernels,Perl,cGMP,Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Monthly Salary Salary

86000 - 186000

Travel Time: 0% - 25%