Associate II - Semiconductor Product Validation

UST; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

UST in Bengaluru seeks a Semiconductor Product Validation engineer to validate BIOS/FW for server and client PC products. You will create test cases, document procedures and participate in test development reviews to improve firmware validation strategies.

The role requires 4+ years in BIOS/FW validation, solid understanding of server architectures, Linux/UEFI concepts, and the ability to drive defects to closure while coordinating with customer teams to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering required.
• 4+ years of validation experience on BIOS/FW/platforms for servers/clients.
• Knowledge of server system architecture and firmware boot flow.

Responsibilities

• Create test cases to validate BIOS/FW for server/client platforms.
• Develop tests and document procedures for FW features.
• Define test cases from design specs and run simulations (Simics).
• Own test cases and update procedures as needed; triage defects to closure.

Skills

BIOS

Post-Silicon Validation

Linux

SoC Architecture

Bootloaders

Functional Testing

PCIe

Simics

Hardware Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Role Description

Job Description: Semiconductor Product Validation- You will be part of a team engaged in the validation of BIOS/FW for Server/ client PC products. You will be responsible for the creation of test cases to validate the FW components of server products. Your job responsibilities include but not limited to Understand the FW features and the test cases to validate them Test content development - Identify, verify and document test procedure for the product features Defining test cases based on feature requirements and running system simulation models using Simics simulation environment Add test cases for new features/ IPs into existing emulation/simulation models Own the test case and make procedure changes when required. Participating in the test development review meetings for new testing strategies to detect these failures on firmware models Triage, file and follow through defects till closure Work closely with Customer team to meet deadlines in test content creation and execution Publish daily and weekly status reports

Essential Skills/Experience

Bachelor's degree in electrical/ computer engineering 4+ years of experience in validation of BIOS/FW/platform of Server/Client platforms Experience in designing test cases against Functional / feature requirements from design specification / Architecture specification / firmware architecture documents Good knowledge of server system architecture Understanding of system firmware boot flow Good Knowledge of various subsystems and interfaces in a Server system Ability to read and comprehend high level design from design documents Familiar with High-speed interconnect and bus technologies (PCIe, CXL, USB-C) SOC architecture understanding and Knowledge on IP interfaces Ability to understand BIOS/FW/product features and develop test cases to validate them Hands on experience in Linux, and UEFI shell command exposure Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with different teams

Skills

• BIOS, Post-Silicon Validation, Linux, SoC Architecture, Bootloaders, Functional Testing, PCIe, Simics, Hardware Architecture