CareerPlan

Slingshot Pre-Silicon Diagnostics & Validation Engineer

Ft. Collins, Colorado, United States of AmericaFull-time$147k–$279k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United States

Core

Develops and executes pre-silicon diagnostics and validation solutions for High Performance Computing (HPC) network interconnect ASICs (NIC and Switch) using full-chip emulation and prototype platforms.

Role type

Senior IC pre-silicon diagnostics and validation engineer

Builds

HPC network interconnect ASICs (NIC and Switch) utilizing the HPE Slingshot protocol

Domain

Semiconductor / Hardware / High Performance Computing

Required skills

ASIC validation, VLSI design, digital design, computer architecture, Python, Linux, Verilog, RTL design, EDA tools, emulation, FPGA, debugging complex hardware/software interactions

Preferred skills

HPC interconnect protocols, NIC and Switch ASIC architectures

Technologies

Python, Linux, Verilog, EDA, emulation, FPGA, HPE Slingshot

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains validation tests and frameworks for NIC and Switch ASICs; Performs full-chip validation using emulation and prototype silicon; Develops software-based validation solutions and automation infrastructure; Investigates and debugs complex hardware, software, and system-level failures; Analyzes validation results to identify coverage gaps and product risks; Reviews hardware and software designs for testability and diagnosability; Provides technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership