Silicon Validation Engineer (contract)

Job Description

Silicon Validation Engineer (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary

Are you a highly skilled and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for pushing the boundaries of silicon technology? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team focused on ensuring the highest quality and performance of cutting-edge silicon systems. In this fully onsite role based in a state-of-the-art lab environment in Hillsboro, OR, you will play a critical role in running, triaging, and maintaining silicon system regressions while reporting results to key stakeholders. Working Monday through Friday in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, you will leverage your deep technical expertise to validate complex SoC features and subsystems, debug intricate hardware and software issues, and contribute to the advancement of next-generation silicon platforms.

Job Responsibilities

Run, maintain, and manage silicon system regressions in a lab environment
Report results of silicon system regressions to relevant teams and stakeholders
Triage and debug issues using a variety of hardware and software debugging tools
Review and validate system updates made by other engineering teams
Develop and execute validation test plans for various SoC features and subsystems, including functional, electrical, and power/performance areas
Perform functional, stress, and performance testing using hardware and software tools
Analyze test results and identify, isolate, and resolve issues in a timely and thorough manner

Requirements

Minimum of 3 or more years of hands-on, engineering-level experience in silicon validation, testing, or debugging
Minimum of 3 or more years of demonstrated experience with PCIe, CXL, IO, and endpoint validation including network and storage
Minimum of 3 or more years of experience with electrical validation including SerDes and IO
Demonstrated validation experience in one or more of the following areas: functional validation including BIOS and firmware development and debug, electrical validation, or power and performance validation
Hands-on experience with hardware and software debug tools in a lab environment
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Engineering-level expertise in PCIe, CXL, IO, endpoints including network and storage, and associated debugging techniques
Strong knowledge of electrical validation areas including SerDes and IO
Proficiency in scripting and programming languages including Python, C, and C++
Working knowledge of Verilog
Applied understanding of computer architecture and CPU/SoC validation principles, including SoC subsystem, system-level, and platform-level functionality
Understanding of system-level software and firmware
Experience with hardware and software debug tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and BERT
Familiarity with board-level schematics
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently in a lab environment

Additional Details

Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)
Duration: 3 months
Pay Range*: $60.50 - $68.50 per hour
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
Job Status: Non-Exempt
Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.

This Role Is Eligible For The Following Benefits

Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.