Principal Firmware Validation Engineer
Core
Lead coordination, validation, integration, and debugging of system software/firmware across AI server architecture domains (SoC FW, Drivers, BIOS, BMC, Rack Manager) and perform root cause analysis for firmware, OS, and driver failures.
Role type
Principal Firmware Validation Engineer
Builds
Debug templates, scripts, automation pipelines for log collection, crash dump analysis, and compliance validation
Domain
AI server embedded systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
System-level debugging, validation infrastructure setup, Python/C/C++ programming, PCIe/I2C/I3C/SPI interface knowledge, hardware debugger usage (JTAG, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer), CI/CD pipeline creation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Silicon bring-up and validation flows, automated testing pipeline expertise, knowledge base/wiki maintenance
Technologies
Python, C, C++, PCIe, I2C, I3C, SPI, JTAG, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer
Responsibilities
Coordinate validation environments and integration for multi-domain firmware; Lead debug and root cause analysis across pre/post silicon platforms; Develop and maintain automation pipelines for log collection and crash analysis; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to triage bugs and align debug processes; Maintain firmware and OS debug knowledge bases; Participate in daily syncs to track high-severity issues
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship
