Senior Validation Engineer

Senior Validation Engineer

Job Description

THE ROLE:
Technical, hands-on engineer responsible for Datacenter Server SoC Post-Silicon high speed IO features validation and enablement at the silicon SoC level up through BIOS, system firmware, and OS levels on client Server products. This individual will be primarily working with the client validation engineers in test execution, troubleshooting failures, platform setup and construction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Execute feature enablement and validation test plans for SoC- and system-level SoC features across all client Server products.
Develop post-silicon validation infrastructure (software, hardware, automation environment, and lab setup)
Debug and drive root-cause analysis for SoC related issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in developing tools to improve SoC validation and debug
Perform misc. lab work including CPU part socketing, PCIe/Card/riser-board insertion and minor board rework
Perform data collection using test equipment such as high speed oscilloscope and protocol analyzer
Report test progress and document failure analysis

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience with PC architecture
Prior experience in one or more of the following high speed IO technologies: PCIe,
Familiar with using server OS such as Windows Server, Ubuntu, RedHat.
Familiar with navigating and configuring system via BIOS.
Good at debugging issues
Familiarity with programming / scripting language (C/C++, Python, Perl, ...)
Must be a self-starting team player with excellent communication skills who can work with minimal guidance
Strong verbal and written English communication skills

Minimum Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other technical degree OR
Associate Degree in above mentioned areas with 5+ years of working experience in design, verification or validation - high school diploma acceptable with the required experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Understanding of modern x86 microprocessor architecture and Server platform architecture is highly desired
Knowledge on PCIe protocol is a plus
Working knowledge of high end oscilloscope and protocol analyzer a plus

Notes:
Onsite

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.