Post silicon excution engineer-urgent-3-6yrs

ThunderSoft; Penang; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a System Validation Engineer to handle post-silicon validation activities. The successful candidate will execute validation plans, ensure hardware and software stability, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams. Ideal candidates include fresh graduates or engineers with up to 7 years of experience in system testing or platform debug. Hands-on experience with BIOS and Windows/Linux is required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of modern x86 processor platforms.
• Experience in post-silicon testing or platform debugging.
• Familiarity with regression testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute system-level validation and regression testing.
• Validate system configurations for stability.
• Troubleshoot system and hardware-related failures.

Skills

Understanding of PC architecture

System-level validation experience

BIOS installation experience

Hands-on with Windows/Linux environments

Strong problem-solving skills

Good communication skills in English

Tools

Protocol analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on System Validation Engineer to support post-silicon system-level validation activities. In this role, you will be responsible for validating system configurations and ensuring platform stability from system firmware through operating system levels.

You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to execute validation plans, analyze issues, and drive resolutions across hardware and software boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute system-level validation and regression testing for post-silicon platforms


• Validate system configurations and ensure stability from firmware/BIOS to OS levels


• Perform manual and automated regression testing


• Triage and analyze regression failures, identifying root causes


• Generate clear validation status reports and regression indicators


• Set up and configure systems under test (SUT), including CPU, DIMM, NIC, and other components


• Install, configure, and validate BIOS and operating systems (Windows/Linux)


• Troubleshoot system and hardware-related failures


• Monitor and maintain system health during validation cycles


• Maintain lab equipment and keep inventory organized


• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support execution and issue resolution

Required Qualifications

• Good understanding of PC architecture and familiarity with modern x86 processor platforms


• Experience in system-level validation, post-silicon testing, or platform debugging


• Hands-on experience with BIOS installation and Windows/Linux environments


• Ability to set up hardware platforms and perform system bring-up


• Familiarity with regression testing methodologies and failure triage


• Experience using hardware debug tools such as protocol analyzers or oscilloscopes is a plus


• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, proactive mindset


• Good written and verbal communication skills in English


• Self-motivated team player, able to work independently when required

Experience Level

• Fresh graduates or engineers with up to 7 years of experience in post-silicon validation, system testing, or platform debug are welcome to apply.