Principal Silicon Design Verification Engineer
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As a Principal Engineer - ASIC verification in the Data Processing Unit team you will be validating silicon to solve complex problems in a datacenter. You will interact with the architecture team to develop a programmable silicon implementation. This position is expected to be highly visible and impactful. The vast breadth of domains required to build our DPU silicon gives the perfect opportunity to experience different areas of expertise.
The depth required to solve complex engineering problems utilizes your experience and provides you with the perfect platform to shine and grow to the next stage in your career. As a Principal Engineer in the Data Processing Unit team, you will be validating silicon to solve complex problems in a datacenter.
- Lead key components of functional validation of complex ASIC SOC using UVM/C test bench
- Perform pre-silicon SoC verification, post-silicon validation by defining testing strategies
- Work with cross functional teams, architecture, design, verification, partner teams for project execution and influence next generation designs
- Develop test plan, C tests and infrastructure to complete functional validation of complex design and report bug/issues Running tests, debugging failures, creating stress and performance scenarios to meet test plan goals Actively participate in chip bring up and write test firmware to support various teams Innovate to improve validation efficiency through methodologies and tools
- Coach and mentor others in your areas of expertise Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience in pre-silicon validation with a proven track record of delivering high performance Network switches/accelerators, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Vector processors and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU's) or relevant experience.
Experience in UVM/C verification methodology Knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, ROCEv2, MAC/PCS, Networking NIC/Switches. Proven track record with the definition and development of complex SoCs. In depth understanding of processors and peripheral interconnect bus protocols and architectures Strong proficiency in Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM based testbench environment. Experience building UVM testbenches, managing regressions, meeting code coverage and functional coverage goals to successful tapeout.
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