Senior IC Validation Engineer

Broadcom

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Work type: On-site
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Salary: $91,100–$146,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Mar 28, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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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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TL;DR · Senior IC Validation Engineer

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The Senior IC Validation Engineer joins the IC Validation team to ensure storage and PCIe switch silicon products meet industry standards and operate correctly in intended applications. Working within a lab environment, this role involves collaborating with hardware and software development departments during pre- and post-silicon validation cycles. Key responsibilities include constructing and executing robust test plans on emulation platforms and prototype silicon, 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 using logic analyzers and protocol analyzers while addressing complex technical issues. Required skills include knowledge of ARM architecture, Linux environments, and PCIe protocols like Gen3/4/5. Candidates must be proficient in reading board schematics and possess strong communication skills to present technical information and author engineering notes.

Skills

C C++ Python ARM Architecture PCIe Linux Embedded Firmware System Drivers FPGA Emulation Logic Analyzers Protocol Analyzers post silicon validation

What you'll do

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 for external customers.
Create engineering notes, data sheets, and architectural manuals in coordination with 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 for embedded firmware, system drivers, or host applications (emphasis on firmware and drivers preferred).
Experience developing and debugging automated test scripts written in Python.
Practical experience in system level debug using 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).