COMPELLING STORY & CANDIDATE VALUE PROPOSITION

What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to work on Delivering IP to Microsoft’s Azure /AI siliconx.
Unique Selling Points: Developing IPs from Scratch.

Demonstrated validation experience in one or more of the following: Validation of:

• Functional: Core, PCIe, Memory Controller, IO, Power Management, Coherency, Manageability, BIOS/Microcode development and debug, or Fuses
• Electrical: Serdes, IO
• Power and Performance
• Expertise in Python, C, and C++
• Some knowledge of Verilog
• Attention to detail; analytical and problem-solving ability

Candidate Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in silicon validation, testing, or debugging
• Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related degree is required to be eligible for this role.
• Disqualifiers: Candidates with switching companies often will not be eligible for the role.
• Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain C, C++, Python, Silicon Debugging skills, Post silicon Validation
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on quality of work.

TOP 3 HARD SKILLS REQUIRED + YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum 2-4 years in silicon Validation and Debug
2. Minimum 2-4 years experience with C, C++
3. Minimum 2-4 years experience with scripting (Python).

Hard Skills Assessments

• Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: ASAP
• Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include behavioral and technical assessment.
• Required Candidate Preparation: Candidates should have technical questions/past projects prepared prior to the assessment.

SUMMARY:

The main function of Silicon Validation Engineer is to run, triage, and maintain silicon system regressions and report the results.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute validation test plans for various SoC features and subsystems in one of the following areas - functional, electrical, or power/performance.
• Perform functional, stress, and performance testing using hardware and software tools.
• Analyze test results and identify, isolate, and debug issues.
• Document and communicate test findings and status to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with design, verification, and software teams to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Support the development and enhancement of validation methodologies and tools. Run and maintain silicon system regressions

Skills:

• 2-4 years of experience in silicon validation, testing, or debugging.
• Demonstrated validation experience in one or more of the following: Validation of:
• Functional: Core, PCIe, Memory Controller, IO, Power Management, Coherency, Manageability, BIOS/Microcode development and debug, or Fuses
• Electrical: Serdes, IO
• Power and Performance
• Expertise in Python, C, and C++
• Some knowledge of Verilog
• Attention to detail; analytical and problem-solving ability

TYPICAL DAY IN THE ROLE

Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is Validation Microsoft’s Silicon.
Key projects: This role will contribute to Accelerator IP.
Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of 85% Development, and 15% Meetings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute validation test plans for various SoC features and subsystems in one of the following areas - functional, electrical, or power/performance.
• Perform functional, stress, and performance testing using hardware and software tools.
• Analyze test results and identify, isolate, and debug issues.
• Document and communicate test findings and status to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with design, verification, and software teams to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Support the development and enhancement of validation methodologies and tools. Run and maintain silicon system regression