Microchip Technology Inc. · 1 day ago
Principal Engineer - Validation
CA - Roseville
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$75K/yr - $232K/yr
10+ years expMicrochip Technology Inc. is a global organization that specializes in technology that powers the world. The role of Principal Engineer - Validation involves integrating and validating cutting-edge System on a Chip (SoC) products for their Data Center Solutions Business Unit.
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Responsibilities
Integrating prototype SOC HW and FW into a complete solution. This includes working with emulation platforms, proto-ICs, validation boards, FW and SW to bring an entire system level solution to life and enable functional testing and FW development
Develop, execute, and document a series of feature tests that will fully validate the operation of the SoC and its various functional HW blocks and FW to ensure all components and the overall SoC is functioning per design specs, achieves expected performance and meets industry requirements and standards
Working with pre-silicon FGPA based emulation platforms and prototype (post-silicon) ICs/SOCs
Architecting, building and maintaining validation infrastructure through the development of boards, FPGAs, embedded software, device drivers and test bench scripts
Developing block, subsystem and system level test FW and scripts, and further integrating them in to best-in-class test automation suites
Leading small technical team activities in area of expertise
Architecting comprehensive test plans for area of expertise
Leading complex test execution and conducting investigations in a lab environment on-site and remotely
Finding and reporting bugs. Working with cross-expertise teams and leading efforts to isolate, investigate and solve them
Learning and dynamically applying knowledge of the device, system, protocols, and industry standards
Help grow and train the validation team
Effectively presenting technical information to internal and external groups
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
10+ years of relevant industry experience. More junior applicants will be considered for other levels
Experience leading a small technical team
Experience in IC and SoC validation
Experience working with prototype ICs, boards and HW infrastructure
Experience working in a lab environment and knowledge of relevant test equipment and protocol analyzers
Experience in debug and investigation of SoC's using FW and MIPS debug environment
Strong knowledge of digital system and computer architecture
Strong knowledge of Data Communication and Digital Design theory
Strong knowledge of scripting language such as Python or Tcl/Tk, proficiency in C/C++ programming
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in defining comprehensive test coverage at sub-block and system level, utilizing design specification, feature requirements and industry standards
Ability to develop and execute functional validation plans and necessary validation software and scripts
Knowledge of PCIe system architecture and protocol. Ability to read and analyze PCIe protocol traces
Experience in PCIe and/or DDR validation
Familiarity with CXL, DDR, I2C, SPI protocols is an asset
Experience testing and debugging high-speed SERDES
SoC performance validation and performance tuning experience is an asset
Hands-on hardware experience with x86 based systems
Experience working in Linux and Windows based OS environments
Thorough knowledge of circuit theory and high-speed signal fundamentals
Ability to quickly learn new technologies, protocols and standards
Comfortable working with developing specs and standards
Team player working well with peers and cross-functional groups
Strong communications and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Familiarity with FPGA based emulation environments - deployment of test coverage for pre-silicon test is an asset
Experience in high-speed digital designs, board designs, PCB layouts, signal integrity concepts and manufacturing process is an asset
Past experience developing and debugging MIPS based architecture. Programming FW in C/C++
Working knowledge of protocols like: PCIe, CXL, DDR, NVMe, ONFI, SAS, SATA I2C, SPI and protocol trace debugging
In depth Linux OS architecture and driver knowledge
Linux or Windows host driver development
Knowledge of FPGA layout tools and VHDL/Verilog coding
Threadx or RTOS knowledge
Benefits
Health benefits that begin day one
Retirement savings plans
An industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature
Company
Microchip Technology Inc.
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor supplier of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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CEO and President
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Chief Operating Officer
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