Architecture/System Validation Engineer
Core
Executes pre-silicon and post-silicon validation for Packet Processing Engine (PPE) forwarding plane behavior, including bring-up, feature enablement, and regression testing.
Role type
Senior IC system validation engineer (ASIC/SoC)
Builds
ASIC/SoC chips with packet processing capabilities
Domain
Semiconductor / Networking
Required skills
ASIC development, emulation-based validation, post-silicon board-based validation, packet-based testing/debug, automation infrastructure development, scripting (C, Perl, TCL, shell), system/SoC knowledge, analytical skills
Preferred skills
Networking datapath knowledge, protocol implementation knowledge, mentoring
Technologies
C, Perl, TCL, makefiles, shell scripts
Responsibilities
Execute pre-silicon and post-silicon validation for PPE forwarding behavior; Develop and maintain validation content for key forwarding functions; Execute PPE performance validation for bridging and routing; Execute protocol consistency testing with real protocol implementations; Own VI strategy for functional, performance, endurance, and stability validation; Define validation plan based on MRD/PRD and design specs; Lead bring-up and end-to-end validation on emulation and silicon; Develop and maintain validation infrastructure and automation; Collaborate with Design/DV to improve quality early; Drive protocol consistency validation across environments
