Validation Engineer

Overview

On Site
$60 - $62
Contract - W2

Skills

OS installation
BIOS configuration
SoC
PCIe
CXL

Job Details

Position: Validation Engineer Specialized

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)
Interview Process: Single interview (likely virtual)
Industry: Semiconductor / Datacenter Systems
Preferred Background: Prior experience with AMD server CPUs

Top Required Skills:

  • Hands-on server platform handling: assembly, disassembly, OS installation, BIOS configuration

  • Diagnostic and debug capabilities at the SoC and platform level

  • Strong working knowledge of PCIe and/or CXL high-speed I/O protocols

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Validation Engineer to join our Datacenter Server SoC team. This role focuses on post-silicon validation and enablement of high-speed IO features such as PCIe, CXL, and USB across AMD Server platforms. The ideal candidate will be experienced in server hardware bring-up, BIOS-level debugging, and validation across software, firmware, and OS layers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute validation and feature enablement test plans for high-speed I/O (PCIe, CXL, USB) across AMD Server SoC and system platforms

  • Perform hands-on system-level work including platform bring-up, BIOS configuration, OS installation, and lab setup

  • Develop and maintain post-silicon validation infrastructure, including test automation scripts and debug tools

  • Conduct root-cause analysis for hardware, firmware, and system-level issues in coordination with design and validation teams

  • Use high-speed oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers for signal integrity validation and data collection

  • Report test progress, document results, and contribute to failure analysis workflows

  • Perform minor hardware rework tasks such as CPU socketing and card insertion

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field with 3+ years of validation/design experience
    OR Associate s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience

  • Hands-on experience with server hardware, system-level diagnostics, and validation methodologies

  • Proficiency in PCIe and/or CXL protocols

  • Familiarity with BIOS/UEFI configurations and OS installations (Ubuntu, RedHat, Windows Server)

  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

  • Experience with scripting/programming languages such as Python, C++, or Perl

  • Effective communication and collaboration skills; ability to work independently with minimal guidance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience working with AMD server CPUs

  • Solid understanding of x86 microprocessor architecture and server platform design

  • Working knowledge of test equipment such as high-end oscilloscopes and PCIe/CXL protocol analyzers

  • Familiarity with server validation environments and lab-based hardware rework.

About Seneca Resources:

Seneca Resources is client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Reston, Virginia, Alabama and Columbia, Maryland that service clients throughout the United States. The key to our success lies within our strong corporate culture which drives our business. We challenge our staff through engaging work, and we reward our staff through competitive compensation, extensive professional training, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. In turn, we look for only the best and brightest to join our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.

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