CPU Validation Engineers

krg technology inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking experienced CPU Validation Engineers for contract positions in various locations including Austin, TX, and Folsom, CA. The role involves writing verification test plans, debugging tests, and analyzing coverage gaps. Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields and at least 15 years of experience in Post-Si Validation and computer architecture. Strong debugging and analytical skills are essential, along with familiarity with software design and Linux.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Post-Si Validation.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience with computer architecture and micro-architecture.

Responsibilities

• Write verification test plans and associated tests to execute those plans.
• Debug failing tests and work with designers to resolve bugs.
• Anticipate failure modes and stress the design with test content.
• Analyze coverage gaps and devise strategies to fill them.

Skills

Debugging skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Debugging issues

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master Degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Linux operating system

Synthetic Test environments

HW emulation

Software design and coding

Job description

Direct : 661-367-8000 Ext : 310

Job Description

Job Title: CPU Validation Engineers

Location: Austin, TX; Folsom, CA; Santa Clara, CA; Hillsboro, OR; Columbia, SC

Duration: Contract

Responsibilities

• Write verification test plans and associated tests to execute those plans.
• Debug failing tests, then work with designers and architects to resolve bugs.
• Successful Validation Engineers can anticipate failure modes, and write punishing test content to stress the design and identify bugs.
• Analyze coverage gaps and devise strategies to fill coverage holes.

Behavioral Traits

• Tolerance of ambiguity
• Pro-actively drive debug issues to closure
• Good interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor Degree or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Post-Si Validation.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience with computer architecture and micro-architecture.
• Preferred qualifications:
• Experience with Synthetic Test environments
• Experience with Linux operating system
• Experience with HW emulation
• Experience with software design and coding
• Familiarity with x86 assembly language
• Familiarity with standard CPU interface protocols (ex: DDR, PCIe, etc.)