Sr. IC Validation Engineer

Fidelis Companies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelis Companies in Denver, CO is seeking an IC Validation Engineer to validate storage and PCIe switch silicon across emulation and prototype stages. You will develop C/C++ based embedded firmware and host software, and work closely with hardware, software, FPGA Emulation, and IC Design teams.

The role requires a BS or MS in EE/CE and 5+ years of IC validation experience, strong debugging skills, experience with Linux, ARM firmware, and Python scripting, plus excellent problem solving and

Qualifications

• Requires: BS/MSEE/CE and at least five (5+) years of IC validation experience.
• Experience developing and debugging C/C++-based code with embedded FW and system driver/host applications.
• Experience developing and debugging automated test scripts written in Python.
• Working knowledge of ARM architecture and firmware programming preferred.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture and system level operation/execution.
• Practical experience in system level debug utilizing FW debuggers, logic analyzers and protocol analyzers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Construct, review, and execute robust validation test plans on emulation platforms and prototype silicon
• Develop C/C++ based embedded firmware and host software tools and applications for low level system validation
• Develop test scripts to control protocol exercisers and automate various validation tools and equipment
• Work with hardware, FPGA Emulation, and IC Design teams through pre/post silicon validation
• Validate reference designs and new product requirements with board development teams
• Lead debugging and resolve issues at the system level; propose workarounds and solutions
• Collaborate with external customers on silicon bring-up and system integration
• Present technical information to engineering teams and educate FAEs on product features

Skills

C/C++

Embedded FW

Python

Linux

ARM architecture

PCB concepts

Schematic reading

System debugging

Communication skills

Education

BS in EE/CE

MS in EE/CE

Tools

Logic analyzers

Protocol analyzers

FW debuggers

Host debugging tools

Job description

The primary role of the IC Validation team is validating storage and PCIe switch silicon products to ensure they meet all applicable industry standards and operate completely in their intended applications. IC Validation engineers work with the development engineering departments (hardware and software) in validating and debugging new products in a lab environment. This team is continually working with state-of-the-art equipment on leading edge storage and PCIe switch silicon spanning across the pre (emulation) and post silicon validation cycle.

• Construct, review, and execute robust validation test plans on emulation platforms and prototype silicon
• Develop C/C++ based embedded firmware and or/host software tools and applications for low level system validation
• Develop test scripts to control protocol exercisers and automate various validation tools and equipment
• Work in parallel with the software development, FPGA Emulation, and IC Design teams as part of the pre/post silicon validation process
• Work with the board development team on validation and reference board designs and new product requirements
• Drive technical debug and resolution of issues encountered at the complete system level. Propose creative workarounds and implement solutions to complex problems.
• Work with external customers on initial silicon bring-up and system level integration and troubleshooting
• Effectively present technical information to teams of engineers
• Educate Field Application Engineers (FAEs) on new product features and operations
• Work with the Technical Publications group on engineering notes, data sheets, and architectural manuals
• Requires:BS/MSEE/CE and at least five (5+) years of IC validation experience
• Experience developing and debugging C/C++-based code with an emphasis on embedded FW and system driver/host applications
• Experience developing and debugging automated test scripts written in Python
• Working knowledge of ARM architecture and firmware programming preferred
• Solid understanding of computer architecture and system level operation/execution
• Practical experience in system level debug utilizing FW debuggers, logic analyzers and protocol analyzers
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• PCIe (Gen3/4/5) protocol experience preferred including knowledge of LTSSM, system enumeration and configuration space format
• Understanding of basic PCB concepts
• Ability to read and understand board level schematics
• Experience with Linux environments
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision under tight schedules
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, presentation, and documentation