PCIe Validation Engineer

San Jose, CA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago

Contract W2

No Travel Required

On-site

$60 - $65/hr

Goldenpick Technologies LLC

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Job Details

Skills

PCIe Gen 4/5/6

Summary

Skill Need : PCIe Gen 4/5/6, CXL, RISC-V, ARM, Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Logic & Power Analyzer, BERTS C/C++, Python, Perl, Windows, Linux

Job Description

Take lead responsibility for validating PCIe and its subsystems on multiple SoC platforms.
Define comprehensive test plans and execute tests covering memory training procedures, performance benchmarks, stress scenarios, timing margin analysis, and overall reliability.
Collaborate with design and firmware teams to develop, integrate, and debug firmware essential for PCIe training.
Write necessary firmware components (like bootloaders, PCIe drivers, test hooks) to enable testing.
Integrate and debug firmware for PCIe initialization and training, specifically on systems using RISC-V or ARM processors.
Work closely with software and hardware teams to ensure firmware and hardware components interact correctly.
Coordinate with board and Signal/Power Integrity (SI/PI) teams for related evaluations.
Utilize standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BERTs, power analyzers) for test execution, data collection, and troubleshooting memory-related issues.
Perform root cause analysis for failures.
Develop scripts (Python, Perl, C/C++) to automate test procedures and validation workflows.
5 to 8 years of experience
5+ years of SOC validation experience
At least 4 years of experience in post-silicon PCIe subsystem validation
Strong C/C++ programming skills, particularly for low-level code (like hardware abstraction layers) used in system bring-up.
Proven experience integrating and debugging firmware in PCIe validation or general SoC environments.
Deep understanding of PCIe protocols (Physical, Data Link, Transaction layers), PCIe Gen 4/5/6, and CXL
Experience with silicon bring-up processes and Hands-on experience with PCIe protocol analyzers and oscilloscopes.
Familiarity with embedded operating systems and the typical boot sequences.
System-level PCIe performance tuning and characterisation.
Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems

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Dice Id: 91164342
Position Id: 631-36890-
Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About Goldenpick Technologies LLC

GoldenPick Technologies is a cutting-edge career search and leadership hiring firm that leverages innovative recruitment solutions to deliver exceptional talent. With over 20 years of industry expertise, we provide our clients with a high-caliber resource pool through our intelligent search and selection process. Our robust internal processes ensure precise candidate matching for current and future requirements. We prioritize client satisfaction, delivering prompt solutions with diligence, continuous feedback, and personal accountability.

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