Senior PCIe Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $136,000–$218,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Senior PCIe Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

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The Senior PCIe Post-Silicon Validation Engineer will join a dynamic team to validate features on the industry’s leading processor for deep learning, gaming, and dedicated computing. The successful candidate will be responsible for understanding design implementations, defining validation scopes, and developing post-silicon verification infrastructure, including testplans, tests, and data analysis scripts. Day-to-day tasks involve using hands-on lab equipment like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes to validate design correctness. Key technical requirements include expertise in Python and Perl, along with experience using simulation and debug tools such as VCS, Debussy, and GDB. Candidates should possess a background in bus protocols like PCI Express, SATA, or USB. This role requires working multi-functionally with ASIC, software, and system teams to solve complex hardware verification problems.

Skills

Post-Silicon Validation Python Perl VCS GDB Debussy PCI Express SATA USB Logic Analyzers Oscilloscopes ASIC Testplans

What you'll do

Validate hardware features on silicon using hands-on lab equipment like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
Define the validation scope and develop post-silicon verification infrastructure including testplans and scripts.
Implement test and coverage plans to ensure the correctness of the processor design.
Develop scripts to analyze data and automate validation processes using Python or Perl.
Debug hardware issues and drive them to closure in coordination with ASIC, SW, and System teams.
Analyze design implementations to identify potential issues during the post-silicon phase.

What we're looking for

BS or MS in EE, ECE, CS or equivalent experience.
5+ years of meaningful validation experience.
Exposure to design and verification tools such as VCS or equivalent simulation and debug tools.
Experience with bus protocol or interconnect verification is preferred (preferred).
Background with lab equipment, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers is helpful (preferred).
Expertise in Python and/or Perl.
Strong debugging, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Proven record of working multi-functionally and driving issues to closure.

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