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Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software
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The Senior IC Validation Engineer joins the IC Validation team to validate storage and PCIe switch silicon products against industry standards in a lab environment. This role involves working with hardware and software development departments across pre- and post-silicon validation cycles. Key responsibilities include constructing and executing robust test plans on emulation platforms, developing C/C++ based embedded firmware and host software tools, and creating Python scripts to automate validation equipment. The engineer will also perform system-level debugging, collaborate on board designs, and provide technical documentation for engineering notes and data sheets. Required skills include experience with ARM architecture, Linux environments, and hardware tools like logic analyzers and protocol analyzers. Candidates should possess knowledge of PCIe Gen3/4/5 protocols, PCB concepts, and the ability to resolve complex system-level issues during initial silicon bring-up and integration.
Construct, review, and execute robust validation test plans on emulation platforms and prototype silicon.
Develop C/C++ based embedded firmware and host software tools for low-level system validation.
Create Python scripts to control protocol exercisers and automate various validation tools and equipment.
Drive technical debug and resolution of issues encountered at the complete system level.
Collaborate with board development teams on reference board designs and new product requirements.
Perform initial silicon bring-up and system-level integration troubleshooting with external customers.
Create engineering notes, data sheets, and architectural manuals for technical publications.
Educate Field Application Engineers on new product features and operations.
What we're looking for
Legal authorization to work in the US.
Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 3+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5+ years of experience.
Experience developing and debugging C/C++ based code (emphasis in embedded FW and system drivers/host applications preferred).
Experience developing and debugging automated test scripts written in Python.
Practical experience in system level debug utilizing firmware debuggers, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
Understanding of basic PCB concepts and the ability to read board level schematics.
Working knowledge of ARM architecture and firmware programming (preferred).
PCIe (Gen3/4/5) protocol experience including LTSSM, system enumeration, and configuration space format (preferred).