CPU Validation Engineers

Job Title: CPU Validation Engineers

Location: Austin, TX, Folsom, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Hillsboro, OR, Columbia, SC

Duration: Contract

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities Include:

· Write verification test plans, and associated tests to execute those plans.

· Debug failing tests, then work with designers and architects to resolve bugs.

o Successful Validation Engineers can anticipate failure modes, and write punishing test content to stress the design and identify bugs.

· Analyze coverage gaps and devise strategies to fill coverage holes.

· Behavioral traits for this position include:

o Strong problem solving skills

o Tolerance of ambiguity

o Pro-actively drive debug issues to closure

o Good interpersonal skills

Qualifications Must have a Bachelor Degree or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

· Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Post-Si Validation

· Minimum of 15 years’ experience with computer architecture and micro-architecture Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with Syntetic Test environments

· Experience with Linux operating system

· Experience with HW emulation

· Experience with software design and coding

· Familiarity with x86 assembly language

· Familiarity with standard CPU interface protocols (ex: DDR, PCIe, etc.)

Austin, TX, Folsom, CA, Santa Clara, CA, Hillsboro, OR, Columbia, SC