Silicon Validation Engineer

The role is designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work an average of 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is a global edge‑to‑cloud company advancing the way people live and work. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We value diverse backgrounds and provide flexibility to manage work and personal needs.

HPE is seeking a Silicon Validation Engineer to support validation of HPE Slingshot™ ASIC products, a high‑performance networking interconnect for HPC and AI clusters. The role focuses on developing and executing chip‑level validation tests, with primary emphasis on emulator‑based and system‑level testing. The engineer works independently and as part of cross‑functional teams to validate ASIC functionality, identify defects, and improve test coverage.

This position is a self‑sufficient individual contributor responsible for test development and execution, with guidance on broader validation strategy and priorities.

Prefer hybrid attendance at a physical HPE site. US‑based remote employment is negotiable.

• Develop, execute, and maintain chip‑level validation tests for HPE Slingshot NIC and switch ASICs, primarily using emulator‑based environments.
• Create object‑oriented Python test infrastructure and test cases that operate at the OS and system‑integration level.
• Validate both HPE Slingshot‑specific functionality and industry‑standard networking protocols.
• Debug functional, performance, and reliability issues uncovered during silicon validation, working closely with design, architecture, firmware, and software teams.
• Contribute to validation planning by identifying coverage gaps and proposing additional test scenarios within assigned areas.
• Support bring‑up activities for new ASIC revisions and platforms.
• Document validation results, defects, and lessons learned to improve future validation effectiveness.
• Participate in design reviews, validation reviews, and post‑silicon issue triage.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Typically 4–8 years of experience in VLSI validation, verification, or related silicon engineering roles.

• Proficiency with Python programming.
• Proficiency in object‑oriented programming.
• Experience writing tests for integrated circuits.
• Proficiency with Linux command‑line environments.
• Working knowledge of Verilog or other hardware description languages.
• Experience with ASIC silicon validation or post‑silicon testing.
• Working knowledge of high‑speed networking concepts and protocols (Ethernet, SERDES fundamentals).
• Ability to independently execute validation tasks and debug complex technical issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Experience with emulator‑based validation or FPGA‑based platforms.
• Familiarity with high‑performance NIC or switch ASICs.
• Exposure to HPC or AI system architectures.
• Experience with scripting (e.g., Bash) and test automation.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard lossless Ethernet or RDMA‑based technologies.

• Accountability
• Action Planning
• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Agile Methodology
• Agile Scrum Development
• Analytical Thinking
• Bias
• Coaching
• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Cross‑Functional Teamwork
• Data Analysis Management
• Data Collection Management (Inactive)
• Data Controls
• Design
• Design Thinking
• Empathy
• Follow‑Through
• Group Problem Solving
• Growth Mindset
• Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive)
• Long Term Planning
• Managing Ambiguity

HPE provides a comprehensive suite of health, wellbeing, and personal & professional development benefits, along with an inclusive culture that values diversity.

Annual salary in the USA: USD 111,000 – 211,000 in Colorado; USD 105,500 – 243,000 in Minnesota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Variable incentives may also be offered.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/Individual with Disabilities. HPE complies with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.