Silicon System Validation Engineer

Silicon System Validation Engineer

Silicon System Validation Engineer, Sunnyvale CA

6+ months Contract (Possibility of extension)

Pay range: 50-53/hr on w2

As a Silicon System Validation Engineer, you will be part of the RL Silicon Validation team validating high performance silicon and leading the effort to ensure high-quality silicon delivery.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for SoC and E2E system validation plan development, and execution
• Develop FW tooling for debug and validation
• Understand system HW/SW/FW component as a whole and do test execution and debugging
• Power and performance characterization on pre-silicon platforms and post-silicon validation boards
• Create diagnostic and validation tools to test firmware functionality, performance, and reliability
• Able to work in an agile environment, changing roadmaps and be able to adapt validation plans based on changes

Skills:

• Hands-on experience in bring-up and validation of complex SoCs. 3+ years of embedded systems or firmware development experience
• Experience in scripting language like python preferred, ability to read and debug FW/baremetal code in C, high level of proficiency in C (preferred)
• Familiarity with firmware testing frameworks and automation, proficiency with JTAG debuggers
• Basic ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues
• [Preferred] Knowledge and experience in pre-silicon validation platforms (i.e., FPGA and emulation)
• [Preferred] Proficient in lab instruments such as oscilloscope, analyzers
• Good verbal and written communication skills. Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time

Education/

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science or relevant field with minimum 3 years of industry experience.