Lead Firmware QA Engineer
Core
Lead Firmware QA Engineer responsible for designing and executing functional, performance, interoperability, and stress tests for PCIe switch and connectivity solutions.
Role type
Lead IC firmware QA engineer (PCIe/Connectivity)
Builds
Rack-scale AI infrastructure connectivity solutions (CXL, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe, UALink)
Domain
Semiconductor hardware validation, AI infrastructure, high-speed interconnects
Required skills
PCIe protocol expertise, Python scripting, signal integrity validation, PRBS testing, loopback and margining tests, OOB testing (MCTP, I2C, SPDM), issue triage and debugging, test automation development, requirements management, team mentoring
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in EE, PCIe compliance testing experience, NIC/storage controller validation experience, experience with hyperscalers and Tier 1 OEMs
Technologies
Python, Git, Jira, Confluence, PCIe analyzer
Responsibilities
Estimate work and develop test schedules; design and execute functional, performance, interoperability, and stress tests; perform signal integrity and protocol level validation; work with Silicon, architecture, and FW teams to develop test strategies; conduct manual and automation testing; analyze PCIe traces to triage issues; communicate plans and status with hyperscalers and OEMs; mentor team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
