Debug & Validation Engineer

Industry : Semiconductor

Job Title: Debug & Validation Engineer
Duration : 12 Months +
 

JOB DESCIPTION:

Client Platform system validation & debug Engineer that will work with internal and external customer to execute validation plans and help get issues resolved in time to meet program development milestones

The Role:

Include debugging & Validating PC systems with an emphasis on OS (Linux or/and Windows). A thorough understanding of PC industry standard busses and their software stack, such as PCIe, USB, and SATA is required. Further requirements include a strong understanding of BIOS, OS and driver interactions at the system level as well as a proficient understanding of x86 CPU architecture and functionality. During development the debug engineer is expected to provide root cause analysis and guidance to internal design teams to help close any gating issues. This individual is required to be a self-starter and be able to deal with a high level of ambiguity.

Experience

• Prefer prior experience with client PC system design and validation, CPU/SoC and platform bring-up; OS-based testing tools and environments, hardware debugging using post-silicon tools.
• Should have 5+ years of relevant experience in Linux or/and Window Kernel/Driver Level debugging, root cause analysis, etc.
• Should have strong Computer Architecture background, should have good exposure to Hardware, BIOS, Firmware, Assembler, Kernel abstraction layers.
• System level debugging skills that enable the root causing of potential issues at the operating system level.
• Expert use of tools such as Jtag debuggers, logic analyzers, SATA, USB, and PCIe bus analyzers is desired.
• Familiarity with board level design is a bonus
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Must have good analytical skills to trouble shoot technical issues.
• Experience in working as a team on validation / defect resolution.