Required Senior Post-Silicon Validation Engineer, Networking
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Tel Aviv, Israel; Haifa, Israel.
About the job
Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of our direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.
We are building a new team to lead the post-silicon validation efforts for our cutting-edge product. We're looking for highly motivated and talented engineers to join us in ensuring the quality and functionality of our next-generation networking silicon. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a foundational team and make a significant impact.
As a Silicon Validation Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in the validation of our custom silicon solutions that power our cloud infrastructure bringing it to the highest quality level. Your expertise in post-silicon validation will be essential in identifying and resolving issues before they impact our customers, ensuring a seamless and high-performance cloud experience.
We prioritize security, efficiency, and reliability across everything we do - from developing our latest TPUs to running a global network, while driving towards shaping the future of hyperscale computing. Our global impact spans software and hardware, including our Clouds Vertex AI, the leading AI platform for bringing Gemini models to enterprise customers.
Responsibilities
Conduct in-depth analysis into the architecture and microarchitecture of complex hardware units and features, such as packet processing pipelines and advanced networking capabilities.
Develop comprehensive post-silicon validation test plans based on a thorough understanding of the design and specifications.
Write, execute, and debug validation tests using Python or C/C++, running on Pre-Silicon (Pre-Si) emulation platforms and primarily on the silicon.
Lead the bring-up, troubleshooting, and debug efforts on silicon, identifying root causes of hardware and software issues.
Contribute to the development of test infrastructure and methodologies to improve validation efficiency and coverage.
Requirements: Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, related fields, or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience with functional tests for silicon validation (i.e., writing in C or C++ or Python or similar).
8 years of experience in silicon bring-up, functional validation, characterizing, and qualifying silicon.
Preferred qualifications:
Ability to learn new systems quickly and work on their own in a changing environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Passion for technical issues with and a strong sense of ownership.
Interest in hardware and a passion for transitioning into silicon validation.
This position is open to all candidates.