PCIe Validation Engineer--Onsite-CA--C2C/W2 Position

PCIe Validation Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)

Key Skills
Zebu Emulation Platform
FPGA Validation
PCIe (All Generations – Gen3/Gen4/Gen5/Gen6)
PCIe SerDes
ARM Architecture
Embedded Systems Validation
Post-Silicon Validation
Firmware Development
Linux Driver Development
C Programming
Python Scripting
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled PCIe Validation Engineer to validate and debug ultra-low-power designs on emulation and post-silicon platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in PCIe architecture, ARM-based systems, FPGA emulation, embedded software development, and hardware validation.
Responsibilities
Validate and debug ultra-low-power designs on emulation and post-silicon platforms.
Develop and execute test plans in C to validate product features and functionality.
Capture and analyze waveforms using Zebu or similar emulation platforms to identify and resolve design and integration issues.
Perform hardware/software integration testing on pre-silicon and post-silicon platforms.
Debug and troubleshoot hardware systems in virtualized and lab environments.
Collaborate closely with RTL, Firmware, and Systems Engineering teams.
Develop and maintain validation scripts and automation frameworks using C and Python.
Utilize lab equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, protocol analyzers, and logic analyzers for debugging and validation activities.
Required Qualifications
2–7 years of experience in embedded systems testing and validation.
Strong experience with emulation and post-silicon validation platforms.
Deep understanding of PCIe architecture across all generations.
Strong knowledge of ARM architecture.
Experience with FPGA-based validation environments.
Hands-on experience in firmware development and Linux/Bare-Metal driver development.
Strong C programming skills; Python scripting experience is highly preferred.
Understanding of embedded systems, firmware, and System-on-Chip (SoC) architecture.
Experience with hardware/software integration testing.
Ability to debug and troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues.
Knowledge of peripheral protocols and specifications.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Platform/Board-level debug experience.
Prior experience working closely with RTL, Firmware, and Systems teams.
Experience with validation automation frameworks.
Familiarity with advanced protocol analysis and signal integrity debugging.
Key Competencies
PCIe Validation & Debug
Post-Silicon Validation
FPGA & Emulation Platforms
ARM-Based System Validation
Embedded Software & Firmware Development
Hardware/Software Integration Testing
Protocol Analysis & Debugging
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

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