Validation Engineer

UST; Poland; On-site; PLN 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking a Validation Engineer to join a cutting-edge semiconductor engineering team focused on IPU, DPU, and networking technologies. You will develop validation strategies, create automated test frameworks, and ensure the reliability and performance of complex hardware and software solutions across pre-silicon and system-level environments.

You will work on validating IPU cards, Linux systems, kernel components, and device drivers, while collaborating with hardware, firmware, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hardware or system validation within semiconductor environments.
• Strong Python programming skills with automation framework development.
• Experience with Linux system validation, kernel testing, and driver validation.
• Strong debugging across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
• Experience with defect tracking and regression testing methodologies.
• Hands-on hardware debugging and system bring-up experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive validation test plans for IPU cards and related hardware platforms.
• Design and implement Python-based test automation frameworks and validation tools.
• Perform pre-silicon and post-silicon/system-level validation activities.
• Set up, configure, and maintain simulation and emulation environments.
• Validate Linux systems, kernel components, and device drivers.
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware, hardware, driver, and system-level issues.
• Support bring-up, validation, and debugging of new IPU card revisions.
• Execute functional, integration, regression, and stress testing.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and drive issue resolution.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, software, and architecture teams.
• Document validation coverage, test results, and defect reports.

Skills

Hardware validation

Python automation

Linux validation

Debugging skills

Defect tracking

Hardware bring-up

Analytical thinking

Job description

Type of engagement:

gig-contract, employment contract in Ukraine, UoP, Individual contract.

For candidates located in Ukraine, the possibility of reservation from military mobilization can be discussed.

About the role:

We are looking for a skilled Validation Engineer to join a cutting-edge semiconductor engineering team focused on next-generation IPU, DPU, and networking technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for developing validation strategies, creating automated test frameworks, and ensuring the reliability and performance of complex hardware and software solutions across pre-silicon and system-level environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive validation test plans for IPU cards and related hardware platforms.


• Design and implement Python-based test automation frameworks and validation tools.


• Perform pre-silicon and post-silicon/system-level validation activities.


• Set up, configure, and maintain simulation and emulation environments.


• Validate Linux systems, kernel components, and device drivers.


• Debug and troubleshoot firmware, hardware, driver, and system-level issues.


• Support bring-up, validation, and debugging of new IPU card revisions.


• Execute functional, integration, regression, and stress testing.


• Analyze test results, identify defects, and drive issue resolution.


• Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, software, and architecture teams.


• Document validation coverage, test results, and defect reports.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in hardware or system validation within semiconductor environments.


• Strong Python programming skills with experience developing automation frameworks.


• Experience with Linux system validation, kernel testing, and driver validation.


• Strong debugging skills across hardware, firmware, and software layers.


• Experience with defect tracking and regression testing methodologies.


• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging and system bring‑up.


• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of IPU, DPU, SmartNIC, NIC, or networking technologies.


• Experience with pre-silicon validation environments, simulators, or emulators.


• Familiarity with networking validation tools such as iPerf, IXIA, or Scapy.


• Understanding of PCIe, Ethernet, virtualization, and data center technologies.