PCIe Silicon Validation Engineer

Description:

NextSilicon is reimagining high-performance computing (HPC & AI). Our accelerated compute solutions leverage intelligent adaptive algorithms to vastly accelerate supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. We have developed a novel software-defined hardware architecture that is achieving significant advancements in both the HPC and AI domains.

At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values:

• Professionalism: We get exceptional results through professionalism and unwavering dedication to quality and performance.
• Unity: Collaboration is key to success; we foster a work environment where every employee feels valued and heard.
• Impact: We're passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide.

NextSilicon is seeking a highly skilled and experienced PCIe Validation Engineer to join our Silicon and System Validation team, playing a key role in the company’s core products. This position involves building a complex validation environment from scratch for pre and post silicon, defining test plan execution and debugging failures while collaborating with cross-functional teams. In this role, you will take ownership of the validation from Emulation thru bring-up to product release in quality that meets Next silicon’s standards.

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent 
• At least 3 years of experience in implementing PCIe initialization code and PCIe subsystem, PHYs training, and calibration software.
• Experience in Physical Layer (PHY) design and debug.
• Experience in HW-SW integrations.
• Strong debugging skills using high-end lab equipment (Analizer, Scope, BERT)
• Experience in Silicon power-on - advantage
• Strong knowledge of Python, C and C++ - advantage

• Develop and debug PCIe initialization and reset flows.
• Develop and execute test plans for pre-silicon and post-silicon validation, including targeted tests for validating specific PCIe functionality.
• Take part in Silicon bring-up and power-on stage on Silicon arrival.
• Collect and analyze validation data to identify trends and root causes and to uncover opportunities for improving silicon quality, reliability and performance.
• Drive the debugging and resolution of complex silicon issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams across design, architecture, software and firmware.